Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Bars

 

 

Pumpkin Bars

 

 

2 Tb Enrg Egg Replacer

1/2 cup water

1/3 cup canola oil

2/3 cup applesauce

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree

1 cup sugar

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp nutmeg

2 tsp cinnamon

3/4 cup raisins (optional)

3/4 cup walnuts (optional)

 

Whisk together the egg replacer with the water.  Combine this mixture with the oil, applesauce, pumpkin, and sugar and mix well. In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients, then stir this into the wet ingredients.  Spray nonstick spray on a large cookie pan, then pour the mixture onto the pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.  After bars have cooled, cover with frosting (see below).

 

6 oz. Tofutti cream cheese

1/3 cup Earth Balance

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

3/4 tsp vanilla

 

Beat ingredients together until smooth.  Spread on top of cooled pumpkin bars.  Sprinkle some nuts on top if desired.