Monday, September 3, 2012

Low-fat Pumpkin Spice Bars

Pumpkin Spice Bars, so good we devoured the pan.
My mom has always made these. This weekend while up at our cabin we decided to get a jump on fall by making these delicious bars. They are simple to make.

1 box  spice cake mix
1 can pumpkin pie mix
2 cups Powdered sugar

Heat the oven to 350°F. Spray the bottom of a 13"x9" cake pan. Combine the cake mix and pumpkin. We normally use Betty Crocker Spice Cake mix and Libby's canned pumpkin. But any brand would do. Pour the cake mixture in the pan. Bake for 20 minutes. Use a knife, to see if the center is firm. If it is not put back in for an additional 10 minutes. Essentially, you want to follow the directions on the box. Remove from the oven. Let cool. Once the bars are cool sprinkle with powdered sugar as desired. 

This recipe is versatile. I have modified to make muffins. You can mix in additional items such as raisins, carrots, walnuts, or even apples. This is a great healthy fall dessert that I hope you enjoy!

2 comments:

  1. Do you mix the cake mix as you would normally, but just add the pumpkin pie mix? I just want to clarify because I would love to try this recipe!

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    1. Yes! Basically you follow the directions on the package and instead of using the eggs, oil and water use the canned pumpkin. It turns out amazing and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

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