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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Dessert » Flourless Chocolate Gingerbread Bars (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

    ★★★★★ from 10 reviews

    Flourless Chocolate Gingerbread Bars (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

    Published Jan 11, 2016 · Modified Jul 18, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 52 Comments

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    These super moist Flourless Chocolate Gingerbread Bars are a wholesome, vegan + gluten-free treat that'll satisfy your sweet tooth in no time!

    Has the gingerbread season come and gone? Like when exactly does the gingerbread season officially end?

    Paleo Chocolate Gingerbread Bars

    I pray it wasn't December 25th. Did I miss the cut-off?!

    Worry not. I herby declare 2016 the year of bread. Yeasty bread. Garlic bread. Monkey bread. GINGABREAD.

    Let's bring carbs back in style. Remember when they were cool? Remember in 1993 when it was cool to eat bread? When gluten wasn't synonymous with satan? Those were the glory days.

    Paleo Chocolate Gingerbread Bars

    I've been fighting a virus all weekend. Having no appetite is the bain of my existance. I live to eat. Not eating makes me want to die. Now that I'm finally hungry again, I wanted some Paleo Pumpkin Bars like YESTERDAY but my obsession with all things chocolate and ginger lit a lightbulb in this bustling, bamboozling brain of mine.

    I saw no reason in the world to not add heaps of cacao and ginger to the mix.

    Paleo Chocolate Gingerbread Bars

    Back to the virus. It's leaving me less than verbose.

    So I leave you with this pan of dreams that serves twelve, but realistically more like four. MUHAHA.

    Paleo Chocolate Gingerbread Bars

    Serve these babies with some crusty bread and call it a meal. Insert heart eye emoji here.

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    Flourless Chocolate Gingerbread Bars

    ★★★★★ 5 from 10 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Total Time: 40 mins
    • Yield: 12 bars 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    These super moist Flourless Chocolate Gingerbread Bars are a wholesome, vegan + gluten-free treat that'll satisfy your sweet tooth in no time!


    Ingredients

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    • ¾ cup creamy almond butter
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (or 1 overripe medium banana)
    • 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses
    • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
    • 2 tbsp cacao powder
    • 2 tsp ground ginger
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp cloves
    • ⅛ tsp nutmeg
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray an 8x8in square baking dish with cooking spray.
    2. Place almond butter, pumpkin, applesauce, molasses, maple syrup, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir until well-combined. Add the rest of the ingredients, stirring until smooth.
    3. Pour into prepared baking dish, smoothing with a spatula. Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

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    Paleo Chocolate Gingerbread Bars

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Rachel Bessire says

      December 24, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      These bars are so delicious! I love the dense texture and the combination of the chocolate and spices are on point.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 24, 2018 at 1:43 pm

        I’m so glad you liked them, Rachel!

        Reply
    2. Rachel Bessire says

      December 24, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      These bars are so delicious! I love the dense texture and the combination of the chocolate and spices are on point.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 24, 2018 at 1:43 pm

        I’m so glad you liked them, Rachel!

        Reply
    3. Kali says

      November 28, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      These were outstanding! Ooey, gooey, chocolatey. I used 2 apple/sweet potato baby food pouches, perfect. I will definitely make this again. Thanks so much.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 28, 2018 at 6:52 pm

        I’m so glad, thank you!

        Reply
    4. Kali says

      November 28, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      These were outstanding! Ooey, gooey, chocolatey. I used 2 apple/sweet potato baby food pouches, perfect. I will definitely make this again. Thanks so much.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        November 28, 2018 at 6:52 pm

        I’m so glad, thank you!

        Reply
    5. Lynda says

      July 23, 2017 at 8:32 pm

      I found your website yesterday and tried the Coconut Lime Salmon and the Chocolate Gingerbread Protein Smoothie. Oh, it was yummy and my husband even enjoyed the salmon 😉 I wanted to try the Paleo Chocolate Gingerbread Bars, but I 'm having trouble locating pumpkin puree this time of year. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and my usual grocery store do not have it in stock. Is there a substitute that I can use instead of pumpkin puree??

      P.S. I love your website and I'm enjoying all your food blogs especially your trip to Italy.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 23, 2017 at 10:01 pm

        Awwww such oldies but goodies! I'm so glad you found me. Regarding the pumpkin puree, if you can find butternut squash puree, that should work. Banana or applesauce may work but I've never tried them :/ I'm sorry!

        Reply
    6. Lynda says

      July 23, 2017 at 8:32 pm

      I found your website yesterday and tried the Coconut Lime Salmon and the Chocolate Gingerbread Protein Smoothie. Oh, it was yummy and my husband even enjoyed the salmon 😉 I wanted to try the Paleo Chocolate Gingerbread Bars, but I 'm having trouble locating pumpkin puree this time of year. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and my usual grocery store do not have it in stock. Is there a substitute that I can use instead of pumpkin puree??

      P.S. I love your website and I'm enjoying all your food blogs especially your trip to Italy.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 23, 2017 at 10:01 pm

        Awwww such oldies but goodies! I'm so glad you found me. Regarding the pumpkin puree, if you can find butternut squash puree, that should work. Banana or applesauce may work but I've never tried them :/ I'm sorry!

        Reply
    7. Cassia Dee says

      December 29, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      These are the perfect healthy bars because they satisfy chocolate and pastry cravings, but are also healthy enough that I feel good after I eat them! Not to mention, they're packed with protein, so I feel like I'm doing my body a service eating this instead of feeling like they're a cheat snack 🙂 I love this recipe so much, thank you for creating and sharing it with us!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Cassia Dee says

      December 29, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      These are the perfect healthy bars because they satisfy chocolate and pastry cravings, but are also healthy enough that I feel good after I eat them! Not to mention, they're packed with protein, so I feel like I'm doing my body a service eating this instead of feeling like they're a cheat snack 🙂 I love this recipe so much, thank you for creating and sharing it with us!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Hannah says

      December 15, 2016 at 10:57 pm

      These were amazing! I haven't had brownies in a long time, and I love gingerbread, so I'm glad I found this recipe tonight! I did make a few substitutions: switched the measurements for the almond butter and applesauce, subbed 1/4 tsp monkfruit extract for the maple syrup, and used chopped unsweetened baking chocolate instead of the choc. chips. I'll definitely be making these again. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 19, 2016 at 8:34 am

        SO happy you enjoyed them and that the swaps worked perfectly! Happy holidays 🙂

        Reply
    10. Hannah says

      December 15, 2016 at 10:57 pm

      These were amazing! I haven't had brownies in a long time, and I love gingerbread, so I'm glad I found this recipe tonight! I did make a few substitutions: switched the measurements for the almond butter and applesauce, subbed 1/4 tsp monkfruit extract for the maple syrup, and used chopped unsweetened baking chocolate instead of the choc. chips. I'll definitely be making these again. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 19, 2016 at 8:34 am

        SO happy you enjoyed them and that the swaps worked perfectly! Happy holidays 🙂

        Reply
    11. Heather says

      December 09, 2016 at 12:47 am

      Delicious. Used only 1 tsp of ginger because I was scared but I think I'd go for it next time. Used sweet potato instead of pumpkin and banana for apple sauce. Will make again.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 09, 2016 at 7:31 am

        all of these subs sound so delish! Might try making them with sweet potatoes next time 🙂

        Reply
    12. Heather says

      December 09, 2016 at 12:47 am

      Delicious. Used only 1 tsp of ginger because I was scared but I think I'd go for it next time. Used sweet potato instead of pumpkin and banana for apple sauce. Will make again.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        December 09, 2016 at 7:31 am

        all of these subs sound so delish! Might try making them with sweet potatoes next time 🙂

        Reply
    13. Elle says

      January 30, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Looks yummy!!!What can be used in place of flaxseed and molasses?

      Reply
    14. Elle says

      January 30, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Looks yummy!!!What can be used in place of flaxseed and molasses?

      Reply
    15. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

      January 14, 2016 at 2:22 pm

      There is no such thing as a gingerbread cutoff. I need these in my face yesterday! Holy freakin deliciousness.

      Reply
    16. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

      January 14, 2016 at 2:22 pm

      There is no such thing as a gingerbread cutoff. I need these in my face yesterday! Holy freakin deliciousness.

      Reply
    17. Emilie @ Emilie Eats says

      January 13, 2016 at 10:53 am

      NEVER!!! Gingerbread season ends never - I'm officially declaring that the truth. These are amazeballs and I want to shove 34932 in my face now.

      Reply
    18. Emilie @ Emilie Eats says

      January 13, 2016 at 10:53 am

      NEVER!!! Gingerbread season ends never - I'm officially declaring that the truth. These are amazeballs and I want to shove 34932 in my face now.

      Reply
    19. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

      January 12, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      Hurrah for a gingerbread-pumpkin recipe - and what a phenomenal one it is! I'm not sure when the cut off ir - but hey - keep 'em coming is what I have to say! Hope you start feeling better soon!!

      Reply
    20. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

      January 12, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      Hurrah for a gingerbread-pumpkin recipe - and what a phenomenal one it is! I'm not sure when the cut off ir - but hey - keep 'em coming is what I have to say! Hope you start feeling better soon!!

      Reply
    21. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

      January 12, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      Hurrah for a gingerbread-pumpkin recipe - and what a phenomenal one it is! I'm not sure when the cut off ir - but hey - keep 'em coming is what I have to say! Hope you start feeling better soon!

      Reply
    22. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

      January 12, 2016 at 4:21 pm

      Hurrah for a gingerbread-pumpkin recipe - and what a phenomenal one it is! I'm not sure when the cut off ir - but hey - keep 'em coming is what I have to say! Hope you start feeling better soon!

      Reply
    23. Andrea says

      January 12, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      These are in the oven as we speak, and oh my, they smell divine. I didn't have pumpkin, so I used sweet potato. We are having a snowstorm, so the wafting smell of gingerbread is just perfect!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    24. Andrea says

      January 12, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      These are in the oven as we speak, and oh my, they smell divine. I didn't have pumpkin, so I used sweet potato. We are having a snowstorm, so the wafting smell of gingerbread is just perfect!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    25. Emma says

      January 12, 2016 at 2:29 am

      Gingerbread season, pumpkin season, chocolate peppermint season...they aren't seasons, they are LIFE!

      Reply
    26. Emma says

      January 12, 2016 at 2:29 am

      Gingerbread season, pumpkin season, chocolate peppermint season...they aren't seasons, they are LIFE!

      Reply
    27. Kelsey @ Chatterbox Blog says

      January 11, 2016 at 10:07 pm

      These look delicious!! Hope you feel better soon 🙂

      Reply
    28. Kelsey @ Chatterbox Blog says

      January 11, 2016 at 10:07 pm

      These look delicious!! Hope you feel better soon 🙂

      Reply
    29. Kelly @ Eat the Gains says

      January 11, 2016 at 4:56 pm

      I hate how certain foods are only supposed to be eaten at certain times!! Pumpkin and gingerbread all year long!

      Reply
    30. Kelly @ Eat the Gains says

      January 11, 2016 at 4:56 pm

      I hate how certain foods are only supposed to be eaten at certain times!! Pumpkin and gingerbread all year long!

      Reply
    31. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      January 11, 2016 at 11:31 am

      It's never a bad time for gingerbread!

      Reply
    32. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      January 11, 2016 at 11:31 am

      It's never a bad time for gingerbread!

      Reply
    33. CakePants says

      January 11, 2016 at 11:01 am

      Gingerbread season definitely lasts far beyond December in my household, and even if it didn't, seeing these mouth-watering bars would have changed my mind! These look impossibly chewy and oh-so-flavorful!

      Reply
    34. CakePants says

      January 11, 2016 at 11:01 am

      Gingerbread season definitely lasts far beyond December in my household, and even if it didn't, seeing these mouth-watering bars would have changed my mind! These look impossibly chewy and oh-so-flavorful!

      Reply
    35. Alysia at Slim Sanity says

      January 11, 2016 at 10:21 am

      I'm not much for regarding food seasons. I'm the person who will eat chili in the middle of a Dallas summer.

      Reply
    36. Alysia at Slim Sanity says

      January 11, 2016 at 10:21 am

      I'm not much for regarding food seasons. I'm the person who will eat chili in the middle of a Dallas summer.

      Reply
    37. She Rocks Fitness says

      January 11, 2016 at 10:17 am

      OMG...yes and please!

      Reply
    38. She Rocks Fitness says

      January 11, 2016 at 10:17 am

      OMG...yes and please!

      Reply
    39. Dietitian Jess says

      January 11, 2016 at 8:55 am

      I have been saving a can of pumpkin from November to make your Paleo Pumpkin bars, adding these to the list as well! You are probably right in that I will eat approximately 3/4 of the pan within two days.

      Reply
    40. Dietitian Jess says

      January 11, 2016 at 8:55 am

      I have been saving a can of pumpkin from November to make your Paleo Pumpkin bars, adding these to the list as well! You are probably right in that I will eat approximately 3/4 of the pan within two days.

      Reply
    41. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

      January 11, 2016 at 8:42 am

      I have no idea when the gingerbread cut off is, but these sound fantastic. Feel better soon--I feel a cold coming on as well thanks to the weather being all over the place!

      Reply
    42. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

      January 11, 2016 at 8:42 am

      I have no idea when the gingerbread cut off is, but these sound fantastic. Feel better soon--I feel a cold coming on as well thanks to the weather being all over the place!

      Reply

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