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This Paleo Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bar Recipe is so moist, gooey, and tasty. Think of chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin pie put together! Just the perfect combo that will get you craving this every week!

You may also want to try my pumpkin oatmeal cookies or my healthy pumpkin muffins.

pumpkin bars cut into squares topped with chocolate chips.
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So, I can start by saying these Pumpkin bars are to die for. The kids love them so much and usually finish it in one day! But don’t forget I have 5 kids and we hardly have leftovers. There is something about adding chocolate chips to these Paleo Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars that make them perfect and addicting. Not to mention that dark chocolate is good for you? so why not add them right?

Not only is this delicious, ooey-gooey, and paleo, but it’s also super easy to make! In around 30 minutes you have a batch of lovely pumpkin bars, packed with chocolate chips – what’s not to love?

Want more easy-to-make and healthy bars, why not try these delicious No Bake Chocolate Filled Oat Bars or these scrumptious Healthy Blueberry Breakfast Bars?

Summary

  • Ooey-Gooey: These bars are perfectly moist, with a deliciously soft and chewy middle.
  • Easy: These are a breeze to whip up easy to prep and around 30 mins from the pantry to the table.
  • Chocolate Goodness: Packed with melty chocolate chips!

Ingredients you will need

ingredients laid out in small bowls to make pumpkin bars.
  • Almond Butter: Natural
  • Coconut Sugar: It has a light but distinctive flavor, close to brown sugar or molasses
  • Pumpkin Puree: You can use canned, just make sure there are no added spices.
  • Granulated Erythritol: Or you can use all coconut sugar.
  • Almond Flour: Almond flour is much lower in carbs than wheat flours.
  • Coconut Oil: Melted.
  • Egg: Large. Ideally free-range/organic.
  • Spices: Pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
  • Vanilla extract: You can use almond extract but it is stronger, so use sparingly.
  • Salt: Omit if almond butter is slated.
  • Chocolate Chips: Dark Chocolate is great!

How to make Pumpkin Bars

Preheat oven to 350 F and prepare an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper both ways to create an overhang.

pumpkin puree added over almond butter in a  bowl.

Step 1: In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond butter and pumpkin puree until smooth.

a bowl with almond butter, egg, and pumpkin, mixed until smooth.

Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond butter and pumpkin puree until smooth.

flour, sugar, spices, added in a bowl.

Step 3: Stir in the almond flour, coconut sugar, spices, and salt.

pumpkin batter mixed in a bowl.

Step 4: Mix again to combine.

batter transferred to a pan and topped with chocolate chips.

Step 5: Transfer to the pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips.

pumpkin bars baked in a pan before cutting.

Step 6: Bake for 20-24 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

My Pro Tip

Recipe Tips

  • Use an offset spatula to make sure both your pumpkin bar batter is spread in an even layer.
  • Don’t be tempted to use pumpkin pie filling here, it’s not the same thing as pumpkin puree and you will not get good results.
  • Leave out the salt if the almond butter is already salted.
  • Pumpkin bars keep in the fridge for up to 5 days
  • Keep your bars loosely covered, and it’s best to cut them just before serving
two pumpkin bars stacked over each other on a plate.

Common Questions

Can you freeze pumpkin bars?

Cooled pumpkin bars can be frozen for up to 3 months. The batter can be made, covered, and refrigerated for up to 3 days before pouring into crust and baking. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Can I make Pumpkin bars without eggs?

Yes. You can make it without the egg. To replace one egg, mix one tablespoon of ground flax seed with 3 tablespoons of warm water and use that instead. You can also replace the egg with 1/4 cup of apple sauce.

How to store pumpkin bars?

Place your leftover pumpkin bars in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

pumpkin bars cut into squares topped with chocolate chips.

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4.80 from 5 votes

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

By: Rena
Servings: 16
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
a single square pumpkin bar on a plate topped with chocolate chips.
Paleo, Soft and Gooey bars baked to perfection with added chocolate chips. A perfect dessert for all pumpkin lovers

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Almond Butter, natural
  • 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1/2 Cup Coconut Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Granulated Erythritol, or all coconut sugar
  • 1 Cup Almond Flour
  • 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, melted
  • 1 Egg, large
  • 2 Teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt (omit if almond butter is salted)
  • 1/3 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F and prepare an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper both ways to create an overhang.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond butter and pumpkin puree until smooth.
  • Add in the egg, coconut oil, and vanilla and mix until combined. Stir in the almond flour, coconut sugar, spices, and salt.
  • Transfer to the pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake for 20-24 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Video

Notes

Use an offset spatula to make sure both your pumpkin bar batter is spread in an even layer.
Don’t be tempted to use pumpkin pie filling here, it’s not the same thing as pumpkin puree and you will not get good results.
Leave out the salt if the almond butter is already salted.
Pumpkin bars keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Keep your bars loosely covered, and it’s best to cut them just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 163mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1208IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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About Rena Awada

Hi, Iโ€™m Rena! Welcome to my blog. I am here to help you prepare delicious, light, fresh meals that your whole family will love!

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  1. 5 stars
    Really good. I doubled the recipe and kept in the fridge for our weekly treat allotment ๐Ÿ™‚
    Husband and teen loved them. Perfect for fall vibes. I love this website so much I have it as an icon on my phone screen. It’s my first go to during weekly meal planning. Thank you!