What's fall without a sweet treat? These pumpkin bars are the ultimate sweet-tooth satisfier, and the best part is they are easily customizable to your preferences. Some have pecans, cream cheese frosting, and chocolate — some are even gluten-, grain-, or egg-free!
These would go great on any autumn party spread or just to make in batches for whenever you're looking for a delicious dessert. Take a look; take a bite. And save us one or two...
Pumpkin Swirl Brownies
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Combine two of the better things in life: Pumpkin and chocolate for the ultimate fall treat. (via Brit + Co)
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Blondies
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Your favorite childhood cookie gets a fall makeover. They're like snickerdoodles, blondies, and pumpkin bars all in one - yum. (via Averie Cooks)
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bars with Pecan Crust
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No more fretting over which dessert you should bring to Thanksgiving with this two-in-one dessert. (via Delish Knowledge)
The Ultimate Pumpkin Bars
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What makes these pumpkin bars the ultimate? They're made with a cake batter crust, a gooey pumpkin pie filling, a layer of cakey topping, and a blossom of whipped cream for good measure. (via Julies Eats and Treats)
Pumpkin + Butter Crumb Bars
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If you're anything like us, the crumb topping is your favorite part. Do yourself a favor and make an extra batch to ensure there's enough. (via Lovely Little Kitchen)
Brown Sugar Maple Pumpkin Butter Bars
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Nutty browned butter and a vanilla espresso glaze? Sign me up! (via Half-Baked Harvest)
Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake Bars
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Upgrade your cheesecake by swapping gingersnaps in for the plain old graham crackers... it's flavor from the ground up. (via What Should I Make For...)
Pumpkin Quinoa Breakfast Bars
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Protein-packed pumpkin quinoa bars will get your mornings off to a hearty, healthy start. (via Simply Quinoa)
Paleo Pumpkin + Chocolate Chip Bars
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If you're paleo and have a sweet tooth, the holidays can be torturous. But this year, you can indulge, thanks to this revamped recipe for chocolate chip pumpkin bars. (via Physical Kitchness)
Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
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These vegan and gluten-free bars are perfect for breakfast or just a yummy snack. (via A Virtual Vegan)
Pumpkin Banana Bread Bars
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Pumpkin and banana bread combine to make a delicious bar you'll want all fall long. (via Kathryn's Kitchen Blog)
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
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Take the stress out of baking cheesecake by serving it in humble-yet-delicious bar form instead. (via The First Year Blog)
Pumpkin Caramel Blondies
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Topped with toasted pecans, homemade salted caramel, and flaky sea salt, these bars are to die for. (via Barley & Sage)
Pumpkin Granola Bars
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These soft and chewy bars are drizzled with chocolate, making for an absolutely delicious treat. (via A Virtual Vegan)
Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Bars
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These bars are healthy and delicious. Bonus points because they taste like a Starbucks drink! (via The Girl on Bloor)
Pumpkin + Vanilla Bean Browned Butter Glaze Bars
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Everything can benefit from a vanilla bean brown butter glaze topped over a classic dessert. (via Averie Cooks)
Paleo Vegan Pumpkin Spice Pecan Pie Bars
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Baking tip: Stock up on pumpkin spice extract before the weather gets cool. You can use it in everything from these bars to your signature lattes. (via Food Faith Fitness)
No-Bake Vegan Pumpkin Bars
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Save the oven for your fall baking projects, and eat these no-bake vegan treats in the meantime. (via Eating Bird Food)
7 Layer Pumpkin Bars
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These bars are loaded up with chocolate, toffee, coconut, pecans, and of course - pumpkin! (via Chelsea's Messy Apron)
Low-Carb Keto Pumpkin Bars
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Keto dieters will be so excited when you bring a tray of these to the next potluck. (via Savory Tooth)
Pumpkin + Chocolate Chip Bars
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Keep yourself fueled up with the flavors of the season by packing this simple (and no-bake) snack in your bag. (via The Real Food Dietitians)
Pumpkin + Chocolate Bars
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You can have dessert any time of day when it's chock-full of healthy whole wheat flour, oats, and flax seeds. (via A Kitchen Addiction)
Almond Butter + Pumpkin Bars
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This grain-free recipe is so easy and has no flour or grain. It's just almond butter and pumpkin holding it all together. (via The Roasted Root)
Easy Pumpkin Bars + Cream Cheese Frosting
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Slather on as much cream cheese frosting as you can handle, and get ready for paradise. (via Show Me The Yummy)
Gingersnap + Pumpkin Drizzle Bars
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Robust gingerbread is tempered by a creamy pumpkin drizzle that you'll want to put on everything until springtime. (via Life With the Crust Cut Off)
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Additional reporting by Isara Krieger
This post has been updated.