Spiced Pumpkin Bars
Serving size:  1 bar  Serves: 24
102 Calories 0.1 g Fat 0 mg Cholesterol
23.0 g Carbs 2.4 g Protein 68.0 mg Sodium
Amount: Ingredients:
1 c. Egg whites (from approx. 8 large eggs) or liquid egg substitute
1 c. Unsweetened applesauce
1 1/2 c. Granulated sugar
2 c. Canned unsweetened pumpkin
2 c. Unbleached all-purpose flour
1 T. Baking powder
1 tsp. Baking soda
1/2 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Ground ginger
1/4 tsp. Ground cloves
Confectioners' sugar, sifted
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Lightly spray a 12 by 18 by 1-inch pan with nonstick spray (Canola oil).
In a large bowl, whisk together egg whites, applesauce, sugar, and pumpkin.
Sift or stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.  Gently fold dry ingredients into pumpkin mixture; do not overwork.  Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan.  Bake until firm to the touch and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.  Cool, then slice into 24 bars.  Dust lightly with confectioners' sugar just before serving.
From:  Everday cooking with Dr. Dean Ornish