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healthy pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting

bars, desserts, gluten-free, low calorie, low-carb, low-sugar

These healthy pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting were a hit around here! I got my favorite compliment from the kids, “these don’t taste healthy”. It’s a deliciously pumpkin-spiced, moist cake with sweet, rich cream cheese frosting. You’ll be tasting “Fall”!

These are perfectly sweetened with erythritol. With less than 3g of sugar, I can enjoy one without spiraling out of control.

pumpkin bar overhead

how do you make pumpkin bars?

These bars use blanched almond flour vs. white flour for the base. This gives you the benefit of high protein and nutrients but low in carbs. Almond flour is also better for keeping your blood sugar in check so it’s a sustained source of energy. Much better than the highs and lows of processed flour!

To sweeten, I used a erythritol sweetener (Swerve) which also doesn’t change blood sugar.
2 for 2! Boom!

cream cheese frosting for pumpkin bars

This frosting is out of this world. A little cream cheese (you can use low fat), powdered erythritol (I used Swerve confectioners), vanilla and a bit of greek yogurt. The greek yogurt helps thin it out a bit. Almond milk would work too.

pumpkin bar up close angle

Recipe adapted slightly from Wholesome yum.

If you enjoy these pumpkin bars, be sure to check out our light carrot cake cupcakes or cinnamon crumb cake!

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September 29, 2019 · 4 Comments

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  1. Kari Duevel says

    July 19, 2023 at 4:12 pm

    Yummy! Awesome recipe, thank you for sharing! I used pure monk fruit, n just a tablespoon of maple syrup for flavor. and instead of the cream cheese, I put toasted pumpkin seeds on the bottom, and crushed pecans, walnuts, n my homemade chocolate chips. i also added a half teaspoon of psyllium husk powder, so theyd hold together better. Much appreciated, much peace n love…❤🕊💚

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  2. Teri Thaxton says

    October 22, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    Way better than I expected! You will not be disappointed 😉.

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    • Karen says

      October 22, 2021 at 7:14 pm

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed them!

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  3. Kristin Belcher says

    October 3, 2019 at 9:51 am

    The PB cups are fantastic! I keep them in the freezer and allow myself one every night as a “treat.” Completely satisfies my chocolate cravings!

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