PUMPKIN OATMEAL BARS

Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars image

It took me a long time to develop this quick-and-easy recipe, but I'm so happy with how it turned out. These bars have it all-sugar and spice and a light, creamy-rich pumpkin layer that's especially nice! -Erin Andrews, Edgewater, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
5 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon water
FILLING:
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/4 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine cake mix and oats; set aside 1/2 cup for topping. Add the butter, honey and water to the remaining cake mixture. Press onto the bottom of a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray., For filling, in a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, cream cheese, milk, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, allspice and cloves until blended. Add egg and egg white; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, butter and reserved cake mixture; sprinkle over filling., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges