Pumpkin Spice Bars

Recipe posted in: Flex Meals & Snacks, Snacks, Snacks, Desserts

Behold the season of candy and lattes and pie. With temptations surrounding us just about everywhere, we sometimes find ourselves slipping up with our healthy eating habits and indulging in one too many calorie-filled sweet treats. Enter our Pumpkin Spice Bars. They’re just as delicious as a store bought candy bar, filled with bursts of pumpkin spice flavor, and totally Nutrisystem-approved.

Are you a pumpkin spice enthusiast? Look no further! This must-have recipe for Pumpkin Spice Bars is both simple to make and incredibly scrumptious. Indulge in all your pumpkin spice cravings without compromising your healthy diet.

Experience the warm and comforting aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, perfectly blended in these mouthwatering bars. Each bite unveils a harmonious combination of rich pumpkin, crispy rice cereal, warm spices and chewy marshmallow that will transport your taste buds to autumnal bliss.

With these delectable bars, you can savor the essence of fall while still nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients. These treats are packed with nutritious goodness, including fiber-rich pumpkin and a touch of antioxidant-rich spices. It’s the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition for a delightful seasonal treat.

So go ahead, embrace the spirit of autumn, and delight in the exquisite taste of these Pumpkin Spice Bars. Whether you’re enjoying them with a hot cup of coffee or sharing them with loved ones, these bars are a must-have for the ultimate pumpkin spice experience!

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats

Another awesome part of this fall favorite treat? They’re super simple to make! Simply melt butter with mini marshmallows, adding in pumpkin spice and pumpkin puree.

Once all ingredients have formed a sauce-like consistency, pour over crisp rice cereal and thoroughly mix. If you want to add some crunch, feel free to add some chopped walnuts or pecans into the mix. Just be sure to account for this in the NuMi app!

Press the cereal mixture into a parchment-lined, eight-inch square pan and pop in the fridge to cool. Once the mixture has cooled and hardened, cut into 16 Pumpkin Spice Bars to share a healthy yet delicious dessert with the family. Trust us—they’ll want more than one!

On your Nutrisystem meal plan, each Pumpkin Spice Bar counts as just two Extras and clocks in at just 52 calories. As with all your daily food intake, make sure to log each serving in the NuMi app. Consistently logging your food and drink can increase your weight loss results. Read more about our easy-to-use food tracker app.

More Healthy Pumpkin Spice Recipes

We’ve got plenty of pumpkin spice recipes to add to your weekly menu. Check out a few more of our favorites below:

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Servings: 16 (1 serving = 1 bar)

Calories per Serving: 52

On Nutrisystem, Count As: 2 Extras

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups rice cereal
  • 2 Tbsp. light butter spread
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows, packed
  • 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 Tbsp. canned pumpkin puree

Directions:

  1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Heat a large pan over low heat. Add light butter spread and melt. Once melted, add mini marshmallows. Stir with a rubber spatula until melted.
  3. After marshmallows have melted add pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree.
  4. Add rice cereal and fold together until a thick mixture is formed.
  5. Press the cereal mixture into the prepared pan. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving. Bars can be stored in the refrigerator and served chilled or served at room temperature.
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