Espresso-Flavored Pumpkin Bars are what happen when fall coziness collides with that caffeine-fueled sass you run on daily. These babies are sweet, spiced, and smugly plant-based—like your Pinterest board come to life. Pumpkin purée meets bold espresso in a soft, chewy base that basically screams “autumn goddess with deadlines.” Toss in warm spices, a splash of maple, and a no-nonsense attitude, and you’ve got the ideal snack for your next chaotic Zoom call. They’re dessert, breakfast, or emotional support squares, depending on your mood. Bake them once and pretend it took hours—you deserve the applause.
Espresso Flavored Pumpkin Bars
Soft pumpkin bars infused with espresso and fall spices, baked to perfection and totally vegan—with major “you baked these?!” energy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional but encouraged
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F, line pan with parchment paper like a responsible adult.
- In a bowl, whisk pumpkin, brown sugar, maple syrup, espresso, coconut oil, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture, don’t overdo it—no one likes a tough bar.
- Fold in walnuts if you’re feeling wild.
- Spread batter evenly into your lined pan, channel your inner Virgo for neat corners.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean (moist crumbs = yes).
- Cool for 15 minutes before slicing unless you enjoy third-degree dessert burns.
- Serve with coffee, oat milk latte, or your latest drama.
- Store in an airtight container or hide from your family—it’s your journey.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 195
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 45%
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Folate: 4%
- Vitamin C: 3%
Flavor-Enhancing Notes
- Swap walnuts for pecans if you’ve got “Southern baking queen” energy.
- Add a dusting of cinnamon sugar on top before baking for sparkle and sass.
- Drizzle with vegan chocolate post-bake if life’s been “a lot” lately.
- These freeze beautifully—just like your emotional responses.
- Reheat a square for 10 seconds and inhale like it’s an aromatherapy session.
