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Easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars (gluten free and paleo)

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chocolate chip pumpkin bars cut into squares

Full of pumpkin and loaded with all the warm and cozy spices, these super simple chocolate chip pumpkin bars are everything I love about fall.

Happy Fall!

Y’all know that I’m a summer girl through and through. The only thing that makes the transition to cooler weather more bearable is PUMPKIN SEASON. And I’m kicking it off with an easy peasy recipe I think y’all are gonna LOVE. ❀️

I’m not shy with my pumpkin recipes here on the blog. And from tracking my statistics over the years, I know I’m not the only pumpkin lover out there. This time of year, my pumpkin recipes get a lot of traction on the web. Some all-time gluten free pumpkin favs are:

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Easy Pumpkin Cake

Apple Pumpkin Muffins

Pumpkin Spice Donuts

Creamy Pumpkin Pudding

And since baking helps me get over the sadness of summer being over, I’m adding another healthy, gluten free, and paleo pumpkin dessert to the list today: Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars.

hand holding a chocolate chip pumpkin bar
hand holding a pumpkin bar with chocolate chips
close up of pumpkin bars with chocolate chips

Here’s the recipe deets:

pumpkin… I use organic, canned pumpkin for this recipe, but feel free to use fresh, cooked pumpkin puree. Just be sure to drain it well so it’s not too watery.

chocolate chips… I use Enjoy dairy and nut free dark chocolate chips. For a sugar free option, try Lily’s dark chocolate baking chips. You could also crumble up your favorite dark chocolate bar.

pumpkin pie spice… gives us all the warm and cozy fall feels. I like Primal Palate Pumpkin Pie Spice or you can make your own. I’ll post the recipe below.

almond butter… gives an amazingly “fudgey” and moist texture to baked goods.

almond flour… I use a fine blanched almond flour that is perfect for gluten free baking.

coconut sugar… has the perfect “brown sugar” flavor that goes so well with fall time treats.

your favorite baking fat… I recommend ghee, butter, or coconut oil. I’m curious to know if folks are baking with avocado oil. I haven’t tried it yet myself.

Plus one eggs, baking soda, and salt.

That’s it. All simple real food ingredients. Things you can feel good about eating. There’s some healthy fats and protein in there. If you’re gonna eat a treat, might as well make it a bit healthier. Am I right? ?

bowl with pumpkin bar batter
white baking dish with pumpkin bars
chocolate chip pumpkin bars cut into squares

So I’m just gonna say it: these little pumpkin bars are ridiculously good. They’re moist, ooey gooey, (is that a real word?) and perfectly spiced for fall. I made a few batches and got rav reviews from all of my test tasters. I think this recipe is a total keeper.

Hope you get a chance to try them.

xo,

Katja

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chocolate chip pumpkin bars cut up

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Easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars (gluten free and paleo)

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
  • Author: Katja Heino
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Category: dessert
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Full of pumpkin and loaded with all the warm and cozy spices, these super simple chocolate chip pumpkin bars are everything I love about fall. Gluten free.Β  Paleo.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup almond flour (I Use THIS fine, blanched brand)
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar (I use THIS brand)
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice (THIS is my fav brand))
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (I use THIS BPA free brand)
  • 1/4 cup ghee, butter, or coconut oil, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp of chocolate chips (like THIS or THIS)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350’F.Β  Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. Whisk together almond flour, coconut sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.Β  Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together almond butter, pumpkin puree, fat of choice, egg, and vanilla until smooth.Β  Add almond flour mixture and stir to combine.Β  Fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
  4. Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.Β  Sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoon of chocolate chips on top.Β  Bake for 22-24 minutes, until firm in center and lightly browned.
  5. Allow to cool before lifting out of baking pan and cutting into squares.Β 

Notes

I like Primal Palate Pumpkin Pie Spice or you can make your own: Β 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger powder, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon all spice, and 1/8 teaspoon clove powder. Use 1 tablespoon of this mixture for this recipe.

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  1. Maria Toledo says

    September 25, 2019 at 5:24 am

    Hi, these brownies look delicious. Do you have the nutrition facts info available.
    Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 2, 2019 at 1:56 pm

      HI, Maria! I don’t calculate. But if you want to know, you can use this —-> http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ Hope that helps. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Izabela says

    September 27, 2019 at 6:47 am

    Delicious! The bars are not too sweet, nicely moist and a tiny bit gooey, but in a nice way. I substituted peanut butter for almond butter just because I didn’t have it on hand. I also added 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 raisins (plus chocolate chips on top, of course ?). Very nice little snack or dessert. I will certainly be making it again. Thank you for the recipe, Katja!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 2, 2019 at 1:55 pm

      Yay! So glad you liked them. Mmmmm…. my little one would LOVE raisins in this recipe. Will have to try it. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Annette Jones says

    October 2, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    These bars were delicious and super easy to make!! The flavor was outstanding and they were super moist. My husband loved them as much as I did. I have now made them twice in the space of 1 week!! πŸ™‚ I’m sure I will be making them quite often!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      November 1, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      WooHoo! I’m so glad you liked them. I love anything pumpkin and chocolate. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Natalie says

    November 26, 2019 at 7:54 am

    Wow! This recipe looks so yummy! Do you think I could use a flaxseed egg instead?

    Cheers,

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      January 27, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      I haven’t had much luck using flax eggs. My recipes always seem so dense. But I know people do it. Let me know if you try it. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Christina Lofaro says

    November 26, 2019 at 2:31 pm

    Soooo freaking good

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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