Apple Cinnamon-Pumpkin Bars

Health score
1%
Apple Cinnamon-Pumpkin Bars
95 min.
16
188kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Apple Cinnamon-Pumpkin Bars! Perfectly moist and bursting with the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, these bars are a delicious way to celebrate the season. The combination of creamy pumpkin and sweet apple cinnamon muffin mix creates a unique texture that is both satisfying and comforting.

Whether you're looking for a tasty snack, a sweet addition to your brunch table, or a delightful appetizer for your next gathering, these bars are sure to impress. Topped with a luscious cream cheese drizzle and a sprinkle of crunchy walnuts, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Not only are these bars a treat for the palate, but they are also easy to make, taking just 95 minutes from start to finish. With only a handful of ingredients, you can whip up a batch that serves 16, making them perfect for sharing with family and friends. Plus, at just 188 calories per serving, you can enjoy a guilt-free dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth without derailing your healthy eating goals.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a batch of these scrumptious Apple Cinnamon-Pumpkin Bars. They are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup pumpkin pie filling/mix canned (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 15.3 oz corn muffin mix 
  • oz cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoon milk 
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400F. Spray bottom only of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir muffin mix, pumpkin, water, oil and eggs just until blended (batter may be lumpy).
  2. Spread in pan.
  3. Bake 17 to 21 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. In small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over bars.
  5. Sprinkle with walnuts. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein7.54%
Fat42.28%
Carbs50.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.31
Glycemic Load
0.14
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.5921739106593%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:187.83kcal
9.39%
Fat:8.91g
13.71%
Saturated Fat:2.45g
15.31%
Carbohydrates:23.8g
7.93%
Net Carbohydrates:21.1g
7.67%
Sugar:7.69g
8.55%
Cholesterol:26.41mg
8.8%
Sodium:264.14mg
11.48%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:3.58g
7.15%
Vitamin A:833.64IU
16.67%
Phosphorus:165.91mg
16.59%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.33%
Fiber:2.71g
10.83%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.88%
Folate:34.81µg
8.7%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.5%
Selenium:3.95µg
5.65%
Iron:0.98mg
5.43%
Vitamin B3:0.99mg
4.94%
Copper:0.09mg
4.66%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.01%
Magnesium:14.9mg
3.72%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.63%
Calcium:31.03mg
3.1%
Vitamin K:3.15µg
3%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.6%
Potassium:73.7mg
2.11%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.61%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.45%