Ingredients

4eggs

1⅔cupsgranulated sugar

1cupvegetable oil,or avocado oil, or any mild-flavored oil

15ozpumpkin puree,(1 can)

1tspvanilla extract

2cupsall-purpose flour

2tspbaking powder

2tspground cinnamon

2tsppumpkin pie spice

1tspfine sea salt

1tspbaking soda

8ozlow-fat cream cheese,(1 pkg), softened

2tbspbutter,softened

1tspvanilla extract

3cupspowdered sugar,sifted

Preparation

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.  Mist a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil, pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until combined.

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, salt and baking soda until combined.

Add the dry mixture into the wet pumpkin mixture and stir until completely combined.  Try to avoid over-mixing.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, and spread it out in an even layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the bars comes out clean. Transfer the baking dish to a wire rack and cool to room temperature.

Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top of the bars.  Then slice, serve and enjoy!

In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until combined.  Stir in the powdered sugar, add more until the frosting reaches desired consistency.