Cinnamon Pumpkin Oatmeal Squares (Low Fat)

Submitted by blucoat

"These deliciously chewy and moist squares are so easy to prepare and are even low-fat! From the "Divine Indulgences" cookbook by Rose Reisman. Great for a snack or breakfast nibble!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 16 squares

ingredients

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat milk
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2⁄3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1⁄2 cup chopped pitted dates or 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄8 teaspoon allspice

directions

1. In a bowl and using a whisk or electric mixer, beat brown sugar, pumpkin, milk, oil, egg and vanilla.
2. In another bowl, stir together flour, oats, dates, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and allspice. With a wooden spoon, stir the mixture into the pumpkin mixture just until everything is combined. Pour the batter into a prepared dish.
3. Bake in the centre of the oven for 25 or 30 minutes or until a tester inserted into the centre comes out dry. Let the dish cool on a wire rack before cutting into squares.

Reviews

[Suse40]

I followed the ingredients exactly, but was not sure what size pan to use. I put the batter in a 13x9 inch cake pan, and it cooked evenly in the time allotted. The bars are delicious, though they are more cakey and soft than I prefer--I was looking for something chewy and firmer. Still a healthy way to use up a little pumpkin left from other projects!