Pumpkin is a great source of vitamin A. Vitamin A protects the immune system, eyesight, and is a high source of antioxidants rich in lutein and zeaxanthin. Great for your heart, skin and liver...these delectable bars are a great option when you have a sweet tooth!
Serves: 9-12
Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup cooked pumpkin (can use canned in a pinch)
- 1/2 cup coconut butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
- pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 20 drops liquid stevia
- coconut oil for greasing pan
- 1/2-3/4 cup coconut flakes
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Combine pumpkin, melted coconut butter, and eggs in food processor and pulse until combined.
3. Add almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and baking soda and process until smooth.
4. Add stevia last and adjust sweetness to desired level.
5. Pour into greased 8x8" pan. Sprinkle with coconut flakes and bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 12.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 277 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 21 g | 33 % |
| Saturated Fat 3 g | 14 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 31 mg | 10 % |
| Sodium 219 mg | 9 % |
| Potassium 46 mg | 1 % |
| Total Carbohydrate21 g | 7 % |
| Dietary Fiber 2 g | 7 % |
| Sugars 14 g | |
| Protein 6 g | 12 % |
| Vitamin A | 17 % |
| Vitamin C | 1 % |
| Calcium | 5 % |
| Iron | 4 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
