Spiced Pumpkin Bars

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Spiced Pumpkin Bars

 

1 cup egg whites or liquid egg substitute (from approximately 8 large eggs)

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 cups canned unsweetened pumpkin

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

1 tbsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

2 tsps. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ground cloves

Confectioners' sugar, sifted

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Lightly spray a 12 x 18 x 1 inch pan with a nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, applesauce, sugar and pumpkin.

Sift or stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices.

Gently fold dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture; do not overwork. Spread

mixture evenly in prepared pan.

Bake until firm to the touch and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

Cool, and then slice into 24 bars.

Dust lightly with confectioners' sugar just before serving.

Makes 24 bars.

Per serving (one bar): 102 calories; .1g fat; 0 cholesterol; 23g carbohydrates;

2.4g protein; 68mg sodium