Name: Red Velvet Pumpkin Bars
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar (see Tips); ½ cup whole-wheat flour; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin; 1 (6 ounce) container plain nonfat Greek yogurt; ½ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed; ⅓ cup canola oil; 1 tablespoon red food coloring; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 1 (1.3 ounce) envelope whipped dessert topping mix; ¼ cup whipped light cream cheese; 3 tablespoons fat-free milk; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon Unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Gently wipe the pan interior with a paper towel so the pan bottom and sides are evenly coated with the spray. Dust with the 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; set aside.

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Step 2

In a large bowl sift together the 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, the granulated sugar, whole wheat flour, the 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, the baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
Step 3

In a medium bowl combine pumpkin, yogurt, egg, canola oil, food coloring, the 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, and the vinegar. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Spread into the prepared baking pan.
Step 4

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into 24 bars.
Step 5

For topping, in a medium bowl combine topping mix, cream cheese, milk, powdered sugar, and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Cover and chill until needed.
Step 6

To serve, top each bar with a tablespoon-size dollop of the topping. If desired, sprinkle with additional cocoa powder.

Tips

Tips: Sugar Substitutes: Choose from Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking or C&H Light Sugar & Stevia Blend. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar. PER SERVING WITH SUBSTITUTE: same as below, except 120 calories, 18 g carbohydrate, 8 g sugar Exchanges: 1 starch Carb Choice: 1

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 bar with 1 tablespoon topping

Per Serving:

137 calories; protein 2.8g; carbohydrates 23.6g; dietary fiber 1.2g; sugars 13.8g; fat 4g; saturated fat 0.9g; cholesterol 1.3mg; vitamin a iu 2806.3IU; vitamin c 0.8mg; folate 27.7mcg; calcium 24.5mg; iron 0.9mg; magnesium 13.5mg; potassium 85.7mg; sodium 127.9mg.

Exchanges:

1 1/2 starch, 1 fat

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