Whole Grain-Rich Pumpkin Bar State(Kansas) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
This pumpkin bar made with sorghum flour is great as a grain menu option.
NSLP/SBP crediting information:
One 2” x 3 ½” bar provides 1 oz eq grains.
Recipe Project Name: Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort A Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Kansas State Department of Education
*This recipe was developed and standardized by a State Child Nutrition Agency. USDA has not tested this recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat convection oven to 325 ºF.
  • Prepare half sheet pans (13” x 18”) by spraying with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper.
    For 50 servings, use 2 half sheet pans plus 1 cake pan (9” x 13”).
    For 100 servings, use 5 half sheet pans.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix pumpkin, sugars, egg, oil, and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl combine salt, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, sorghum flour, and oats.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and thoroughly combine.
  • Add white chocolate chips and mix. Let batter sit for 15 minutes.
  • Divide batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes. Do not overcook! Allow to cool. Cut each 13” x 18” half sheet pan 4 x 5 (20 bars per pan). If using a 9” x 13” cake pan, cut 2 x 5 (10 bars per pan).
  • Serve one 2” x 3 ½” bar.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Whole Grain-Rich Pumpkin Bar State(Kansas) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
0 one 2” x 3 ½” bar
Calories
240
Total Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.5
g
16
%
Cholesterol
 
37
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
386
mg
17
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
43
g
14
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1.7
g
7
%
Total Sugars
 
18.2
g
20
%
Added Sugars included
 
10000
g
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
10000
mcg RAE
Vitamin C
 
10000
mg
12121
%
Vitamin D
 
10000
IU
66667
%
Calcium
 
54.7
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1.1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
10000
mg
286
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 2 half sheet pans (13” x 18”) and
1 cake pan (9” x 13”)
100 Servings:
About 5 half sheet pans (13” x 18”)