Back in August when people were posting pumpkin recipes, I was totally annoyed. Why ruin my summertime buzz? Really, people!
But then I made my first pumpkin recipe of the season and I couldn’t help it. Suddenly, I was eating tons of pumpkin. I was re-hooked. I forget every year how delicious pumpkin recipes are! How can I forget?
Well, I’m on the bandwagon now, people. I’ve been baking several pumpkin recipes each week. And the truth is, pumpkin is just so easy to work with. It’s a baker’s dream. It’s not like we’re baking and coring our own pumpkins most of the time. That canned puree is the best stuff on earth.
Plus, it’s easier to go gluten-free with pumpkin. My favorite gluten-free oat flour tastes perfect with it. The flavors are completely complementary. So of course, off I rushed to bake my husband these bars.
Even though he keeps reminding me that pumpkin isn’t his thing, I don’t necessarily listen to my husband when he shares his preferences. It’s autumn, baby. Gotta go with the flow! And pumpkin is non-negotiable right now.
These are dense and soft at the same time, so perfect for any bar. And there’s pumpkin pie spice in there too, getting everyone ready for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Fall holidays are the best!
If you’d like to bake these with regular flour, go for it. But for my gluten-free friends, here’s another winner!
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So, confession time.
If I didn’t care at all about what people want to see me bake, I’d probably make nearly every recipe on this blog related to peanut butter somehow. It is my love, and I want to honor that. But, you know, it’s not all about me. I get that. So I’ve been trying to hold it down a little, until today.
Because, because, because. Ready? CRUMBS. On peanut butter bars!
I like surprises. Well, nice ones.
Like, getting a box of chocolates or flowers without an occasion? That sounds like it would be nice. Note to Kenny: do that more. Hear me, love of my life?
Another pleasant surprise? Finding a layer of pumpkin cheesecake in the middle of a delicious loaf of pumpkin bread. It’s double the fun!
Summer is fudge season! Didn’t you know?
Well, you might not realize that if you don’t live near an east coast beach town. For those of us who are in the know about boardwalk treats, we get the joy of candy shops with thick slabs of fudge for sale everywhere. It can’t be beat!
I’m not due to hit the beach for another month or so, and I could just throw up my hands in despair and decide to wait. Or I could make this rocky road fudge, which takes about five minutes to put together and tastes oh so beachy!
Pumpkin is definitely non-negotiable right now! My husband isn’t the biggest pumpkin fan either, yet whenever I make something with pumpkin, he’s always sneaking bites of it! And I love baking with pumpkin too, not only for the flavor, but because it makes everything so moist! These bars look so delicious, Mir! I love how easy these are to whip up. Pinning!
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Maybe they just don’t like the idea of pumpkin? That’s why we ignore them and bake with it anyway, Gayle! Thanks for the pin!
these sound delicious and they look amazing, looks fudgy ;-)YUM pumpkin and chocolate is a great combo!!!
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Thanks so much, Michele! I do love pumpkin. I always forget that!
They look awesome and I’m sure are very delicious! Glad you used oat flour in them. Making some pumpkin bread today, but now I’m debating if I should just make pumpkin bars! Pinned!
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Thanks for the pin, Mira! Try the bars. They’re kind of like brownies, but pumpkin!
You know what, I haven’t had chocolate and pumpkin together before. I think that needs to happen soon!
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Definitely, Dannii. Not even a question!
My husband just doesn’t get the whole pumpkin thing.. I don’t get him! I love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate, they pair so well together. Love that you used oat flour in these too!
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Maybe it’s a man thing? I guess we’ll never understand, Danielle!
Yumm, the bars look great Mir! I think I need to try them out soon! Pinned!
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Thanks for the pin, Manali!
Can we do them without white chocolate chips and double on the semi-sweet ones? Or do you know where to get pareve white chocolate chips? These sound good and I bought oat flour so I can make them for my friends who are GF.
Yep, but you can get the white ones at any kosher grocery.
Thanks!
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