Cinnamon Pumpkin Oatmeal Squares (Low Fat)

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: 35 mins
• 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.