Pumpkin Spice Bars with Brown Butter Frosting

These healthier pumpkin bars are filled with nutritious ingredients and finished with a rich brown butter frosting. The flavor combination is unbeatable, offering a truly indulgent taste.

Makes 9 bars

Ingredients:

Bars:

• ½ cups canned pumpkin

• 1 egg

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• ¼ cup stevia

• ¼ cup applesauce

• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

• ¾ cup oat flour or all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ⅛ teaspoon baking soda

• 1½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon salt

Frosting:

• ¼ cup browned butter

• 2-3 tablespoon milk

• ½ tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

• 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8 inch glass baking pan.

2. Mix all the bar ingredients and pour into prepared baking pan

3. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

4. While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting by mixing all the frosting ingredients until well combined.

NOTE: To create browned butter, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until it foams and starts to turn golden brown. When you notice small brown bits at the bottom and a nutty aroma, remove from heat. Let it cool before using.

5. After the bars have cooled, spread the frosting on top, and enjoy!