Comments on: Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars {Dairy and Egg Free}

By: Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:32:03 +0000

In reply to Jenn. Hi Jenn, I'm glad you let me know - I have updated it now so it multiplies correctly. I hope the pumpkin bars were worth the stress. Happy Holidays!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:02:25 +0000

Your automatic multiplier caused me a lot of stress! I clicked x2 to double the recipe and then it told me I needed 2 30 oz cans of pumpkin! So I freaked out trying to divide my flax seed mixture in half, rinsed out an already buttered pan since I had 2 ready. Then I switched it back to one and it told me I only needed 1 15 oz can. OOF!!!

By: Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:21:18 +0000

In reply to CJ. Hi CJ! I just made these bars last weekend and did not have applesauce so I omitted it altogether. It turned out just fine, just a little bit dryer than the usual bars but still very good! Enjoy!

By: CJ

CJ — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:01:22 +0000

Hi 👋 can the applesauce be substituted?

By: Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 01:18:38 +0000

In reply to Donna Barrera. Hi Donna, Thanks so much for that nice feedback! I'm glad your grandson and everyone else enjoyed the bars!

By: Donna Barrera

Donna Barrera — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 03:37:03 +0000

My grandson has a lot of food allergies so I made this mainly for him as we were eating another birthday cake, he couldn’t eat. It was just like eating warm gingerbread cake for him! He loves anything pumpkin, so we all really enjoyed it also! Definitely will be making this again, wonderful flavor!! Thank you!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:14:53 +0000

In reply to Elizabeth. I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:02:01 +0000

I've been making these bars for years- they are a family favorite!

By: Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD

Kristi Winkels, RDN, LD — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:31:35 +0000

In reply to Dana L Bridge. Hi Dana, Thank you for your note! It makes me so happy to know that you've found a family favorite here! Yes, I updated the recipe to include all-purpose flour which usually includes xanthan gum so it does not need to be added separately. If you mix your own flour (like I used to do), you can add 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum to your flour blend. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your crew!!

By: Dana L Bridge

Dana L Bridge — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:44:02 +0000

I've been making this recipe since my kids were little and it is a requested Thanksgiving staple among both my kids now freshman in college and junior in high school. They LOVE it!!! I have the old recipe using Xanthan Gum and no apple sauce but looked to see if you updated it and you have!! Can't wait to try the update.. I'm sure the new one is just as delicious. Happy Thanksgiving and stay safe in this crazy 2020 world!!!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Mon, 24 Dec 2018 00:50:21 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Hi Melissa, Thank you for pointing this out! The applesauce should be added with the pumpkin, oil, flax seed/water mixture. I updated the recipe to include that. Sorry for the confusion. I hope you enjoy them!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 22:27:42 +0000

I meant the applesauce. Its not in the directions. Do you use aplesauce & oil? I am mid combining I hope to get a quick rely.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 22:25:24 +0000

The eggs aren’t listed in the directions at all. When do you add them?

By: Kristi

Kristi — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:35:11 +0000

In reply to Samantha. Hi Samantha, Can you have chia seeds? You could try substituting the same amount of ground chia seeds. I haven't tried it myself but I know chia and flax are similar. You could also try 6 tablespoons of aquafaba (the liquid from a can of beans). Again, I haven't tried this myself but it might just work! If you try either of these, let me know how it turns out!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:27:58 +0000

Is there a flax alternative? I unfortunately am allergic to flax and my son is allergic to pretty much everything.

By: Kara

Kara — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:26:32 +0000

Thanks sooo much!!! I appreciate your reply and can’t it to try these tonight for our girls night in!!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:55:00 +0000

In reply to kara ranieri.

Hi Kara,
If you are using a gluten free all purpose flour, it probably already has xanthan gum in it so you can omit it. Xanthan gum works as a binder to prevent cakes and breads from being crumbly. I have made recipes without it and they still turn out ok, maybe just a little more crumbly. This recipe is super moist so it probably wouldn’t make as much of a difference if you omit it.

I hope that helps!
Kristi

By: kara ranieri

kara ranieri — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:41:48 +0000

I'm excited and in the middle of trying this yummy looking recipe. I got all the ingredients yesterday and as i'm starting to prep I noticed it calls for xanthan gum in the steps but isn't listed in the ingredients. Unfortunately, I don't have any on hand. Is there something I can use to substitute or is it absolutely necessary for the success of the bars? Also, for future, how much xanthan gum is used in the recipe so i can add to the steps as I'll add to my pantry. hoping for help as i've already begun the recipe. : / THanks so much