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Peter Pumpkin Squares

Peter Pumpkin Squares

174 Ratings
174 Ratings
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Peter Pumpkin Squares on a serving plate
Makes: 24 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

A perfect treat for pumpkin lovers. A seasonal treat for the holidays or any time of year that you're craving pumpkin.

Ingredients

  • 1 can pumpkin (15 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup oil (cooking)
  • 1 1/2 cups flour (all-purpose)
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon margarine or butter (to grease the pan)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, and oil. Mix well.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda.
  5. Add the pumpkin mix to the flour mix. Stir well.
  6. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or margarine.
  7. Pour the batter into the greased baking pan.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes.

Notes

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Source:

Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 bar
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 180
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 31 mg
Sodium 139 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 14 g
Added Sugars included 13 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 50 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 95 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 180
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 5 mg
Cholesterol 31 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 14 g
Added Sugars included 13 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 50 mg
Potassium 95 mg
Sodium 139 mg
Copper 64 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 16 mg
Phosphorus 61 mg
Selenium 7 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 152 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 11 mcg
Folate 30 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 29 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces

Write a review

Moist and flavorful
02/27/17
Made this with high school students several times. They loved it!!!
04/22/15
I've made this recipe twice and both times everyone loved it... I cut the sugar down to 1 cup instead of 1 1/2 cups to make it healthier... it was still yummy!
05/03/13
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