Empower Bar Cacao "Crunch" Bars
The basic Cacao Empower Bars taken up a notch! Pure pumpkin puree adds more volume and moisture, with some chopped dark chocolate added to the mix for a little more decadence. A grain-free, low sugar, healthy on-the-go snack or enjoy one as a dessert.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- 8x8 baking pan
Ingredients
- 1 Empower Bar Cacao baking mix pouch see note
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or liquid sweetener of choice
- 1 cup crushed Cacao Granola Clusters see note
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate. Combine the chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips with the coconut oil in a small microwaveable safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, then stir vigorously until melted coconut oil is combined with the chocolate and the mixture is creamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, melted chocolate, and maple syrup until creamy.
- Add the Empower Bar Cacao baking mix and use a large spatula to blend all of the ingredients together until a dough is formed.
- Transfer the dough to the baking tin and use your spatula to spread the dough evenly to all sides (dough will be thick!). Top evenly with crushed Cacao Granola Clusters.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool in the baking pan for at least 1 hour. Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Empower Bar Cacao baking mix
Cacao Granola Clusters
You can break the Clusters apart with your hands, place in a food processor, or crush in a plastic bag.