Spice bars, also known as energy bars or granola bars, are a popular snack that combines the sweetness of dried fruits and the crunchiness of nuts and grains. Packed with essential nutrients, they are a great option for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack on the go. Spice bars are also a great way to satisfy your sweet cravings in a healthy way. With so many different spice bar recipes available, finding the perfect one can be a challenge. To help you out, we've compiled a comprehensive article that includes some of the best spice bar recipes that cater to different dietary preferences and tastes.
Let's cook with our recipes!
PUMPKIN-SPICE BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
A perfect dessert for fall potlucks, delicious pumpkin bars are made even better with cream cheese frosting.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h50m
Yield 49
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Stir in raisins. Spread in pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and bars spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Spreading frosting over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. For bars, cut into 7 rows by 7 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g
SOFT SPICE BARS
"These bars have the old-fashioned taste of gingersnaps, but they're chewy and quick to fix," writes Sharon Nichols from her kitchen in Brookings, South Dakota.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine butter, 1 cup sugar and molasses. Beat in egg until smooth. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt; stir into the molasses mixture. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HARVEST PUMPKIN-SPICE BARS
Everyone needs an absolutely delicious pumpkin bar recipe to usher in the fall season. Consider this one yours! It features an extra moist crumb, with the perfect pumpkin pie spice level and a homemade cream cheese frosting. In other words, this recipe is perfect, especially when you're feeding a crowd. So add these pumpkin bars to your recipe box now and when fall parties and occasions start popping on your calendar, you'll have the best dessert on the whole table!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 49
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening. In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and cloves. Stir in raisins. Spread in pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. For bars, cut into 7 rows by 7 rows. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g
ZUCCHINI BARS WITH SPICE FROSTING
Zucchini bars are a Brempong family favorite!
Provided by Cindy Brempong
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Mix brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in zucchini and walnuts. Spread batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before frosting, about 1 hour.
- Mix frosting with cloves in a bowl. Spread over the zucchini bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 269.5 mg, Sugar 36.7 g
PUMPKIN SPICE BARS
Most of the year, my family runs a pretty garden-variety vegetables stand. Come October, however, it becomes a popular Halloween haunt, where I showcase our pick-of-the-patch pumpkins. This recipe calls for canned pumpkin, but I like to use my home-grown produce instead.-Sheila Compton, Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and cloves; add to pumpkin mixture just until combined. Stir in cranberries., Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Frost with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition Facts :
PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE BARS
This creamy treat has got it all - a layer of coffee cheesecake with a layer of pumpkin cheesecake and a buttery graham cracker crust. Serve with some whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.
Provided by Stasty Cook
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 4h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring there is an overhang on both sides.
- Mix graham crackers and butter together in a bowl. Press over the bottom of the lined baking pan to make a crust.
- Beat 8 ounces cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 1 egg, 1/4 cup sugar, espresso powder, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until blended and smooth. Pour latte layer over the graham cracker crust and smooth with a spatula. Clean beaters.
- Beat 8 ounces cream cheese in another bowl until smooth and creamy. Add pumpkin, 1 egg, 1/4 cup sugar, pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and cinnamon; beat until blended and smooth. Pour over the graham cracker crust and level with a spatula. Pour pumpkin layer over the latte layer and smooth with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven until center is just set, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for about 30 minutes. Cover loosely with aluminum foil. Refrigerate until firm, 3 to 4 hours.
- Lift bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into bars using a hot, wet knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 188 mg, Sugar 9.1 g
SPICE BARS
These are Sister Rachel's Spice Bars. If you like yummy, spicy, chewy cookie bars, you'll love these!
Provided by SuperJo
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x 13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, cream the white sugar and shortening together. Stir in the molasses and honey. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves; add to the creamed mixture and mix until well blended. Finally, stir in the raisins.
- Press the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, bars should turn golden brown. Top will appear smooth and dry to the touch.
- Meanwhile ... make the icing. In a smaller bowl, stir the confectioners' sugar together with the milk and vanilla. Drizzle over the spice bars while they are still warm. Allow cookies to cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 86.5 mg, Sugar 15.3 g
ORANGE-SPICE PUMPKIN BARS WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING
Tempting flavors of pumpkin pie and warm, buttery frosting--what could be better on an autumn afternoon?
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h5m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening; lightly flour (or spray with baking spray with flour).
- In large bowl, beat bar ingredients with electric mixer on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread batter evenly in pan.
- Bake 23 to 27 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until light golden brown. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk until smooth and spreadable. Immediately spread frosting over cooled bars. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until set. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. If desired, garnish each bar with orange peel strip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g
TINA'S PUMPKIN SPICE BARS
Yummy Autumn pumpkin spice bars made from scratch. Frost with prepared cream cheese frosting, or make your own!
Provided by Tina Rogers
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 2h
Yield 25
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour the bottom and sides of a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin; beat until smooth. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and cloves.
- Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle top with nuts. Cut in to 2 inch by 1 1/2 inch bars. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 181.3 mg, Sugar 26.5 g
RAISIN SPICE BARS
My Great Aunt gave this recipe to my grandma many many years ago. I made it all the time as a kid, and still remains one of my favorite bar recipes.
Provided by Amy Cook Provstgaard
Categories Cookies
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Boil 1 cup raisins and 2 cups water for 3 minutes. Drain juice and save.
- 2. Cream 1/2 cup butter with 1 cup sugar. Add 2 cups flour and 1/4 tsp. salt and mix well.
- 3. In a separate bowl, mix beaten egg, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and baking soda. Add to the flour mixture along with 1 cup of the raisin juice and mix well. Stir in raisins after that is mixed.
- 4. Spread dough to corners of greased 9x13 cake pan or a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until done.
- 5. Frost while hot with a powdered sugar frosting or cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!
GLUTEN-FREE HARVEST PUMPKIN SPICE BARS
You'll fall in love with these pumpkin bars! They have a light texture, are full of cinnamon, ginger, raisins and nuts, and are topped with cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h40m
Yield 49
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat all bar ingredients except raisins with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in raisins. Spread in pan.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours.
- Spread frosting over bars. Sprinkle with walnuts. For bars, cut into 7 rows by 7 rows. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g
CRYSTALLIZED-GINGER SPICE BARS
Steps:
- In a bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground spices. In another bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses, egg, flour mixture, crystallized ginger, and zest and beat until a dough forms.
- On a sheet of wax paper pat dough into an 8-by-5 inch rectangle, about 1 inch thick. Chill dough, wrapped in wax paper, 4 hours, or until firm.
- (After the dough has been formed into a rectangle it can be kept in the refrigerator for one week or the freezer for one month. Thaw the frozen dough in the refrigerator until sliceable, about four hours. The baked cookies keep in airtight containers at room temperature for four days.)
- Preheat oven to 350° F. and lightly butter 2 baking sheets.
- Cut dough crosswise into slices about 1/6 inch thick and arrange about 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake bars in batches in middle of oven until deep golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, and transfer to racks to cool. The baked cookies keep in airtight containers at room temperature for four days.
PUMPKIN SPICE BARS
Treat your family with pumpkin bars made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix - a delicious fruit dessert.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, the pecans and 3 teaspoons of the vanilla with fork until crumbs form. Reserve 1 cup of the crumbs in small bowl for streusel topping. Press remaining crumbs in bottom of pan. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until puffy and set. Cool in pan on cooling rack 20 minutes.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds or until creamy. Add brown sugar, pumpkin, egg and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until blended. Pour filling over baked crust.
- Add white chocolate, 1 tablespoon butter and the oats to reserved 1 cup crumbs; stir well with fork. Sprinkle over filling.
- Bake 30 minutes or until edges begin to brown and center is set. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 216 mg
HARVEST PUMPKIN-SPICE BARS
Moist and delicious--with or without the frosting! It brings out all the flavours of an old-fashioned pumpkin pie; but so moist it melts in your mouth. These bars were a big hit at Thanksgiving parties.
Provided by seashells63
Categories Dessert
Time 3h35m
Yield 49 bars
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F
- Lightly grease bottom and sides of 15x10x1 inch pan (glass is best) with shortening.
- In large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil and pumpkin until smooth.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and cloves.
- Stir in chocolate chips, spread in pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown.
- Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable.
- Spread frosting over bars.
- Sprinkle with walnuts.
- For bars, cut into 7 rows by 7 rows.
- Store in refrigerator.
- Tastes better the day after!
LEBKUCHEN (SPICE BARS)
Make and share this Lebkuchen (Spice Bars) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shawnee TX
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 15m
Yield 4 dozen bars, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Stir together the spices, salt flour, and baking powder.
- Stir in the almonds and lemon rind.
- In a separate bowl beat the eggs and sugar until a ribbon is formed when the beater is removed.
- Stir in the honey and milk.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture; beat until smooth.
- Spread the batter in an 11 X 17-inch jelly roll pan that is well greased and floured.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cake is done.
- While the cake is still warm, turn it out onto a wire rack.
- To make the almond glaze, mix the confectioners' sugar, almond extract, rum, and 1 to 2 T of water.
- Beat until glaze is smooth and of the right consistency.
- Add more water to thin if neccessary.
- Spread the warm cake with the almond glaze.
- Cut cake into 1 X 2 1/2-inch bars while still warm.
- Spice bars keep 6 to 8 weeks in a sealed container if not glazed.
~ AWESOME SPICE RAISIN BARS ~
I've always loved these delicious, moist bars...this recipe comes from my great grandmother, as far as gram could remember. They are great with just a sprinkling of confectioners' sugar, but can ice if you prefer. I like to be able to taste the flavors, so I don't usually add a glaze. Enjoy!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a medium saucepan, bring raisins and water to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in oil. Cool just to lukewarm. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish or pan. Stir in sugar and egg.
- 2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, spices, soda and salt. Beat the raisin mixture into the flour mixture and stir in nuts.
- 3. Pour and spread evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
- 4. When cool you can glaze or sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
CHEWY OATMEAL SPICE BARS
Make and share this Chewy Oatmeal Spice Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 32 bars
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Beat together sugars and margarine until well blended.
- Add apple butter, egg whites, milk and vanilla; beat well.
- Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; mix well.
- Stir in oats and raisins; mix well (Dough will be moist).
- Spread dough onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Store tightly covered.
ZUCCHINI BARS WITH SPICE FROSTING RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by LindaJean
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease square 8 x 8 pan. Mix brown sugar, butter vanilla $ egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon & cloves. Stir in zucchini & nuts. Spread in pan. Bake 25-30 minutes. Cool completely. Frost with spice frosting. Spice frosting 3/4 C. Powered sugar 1 T. softened butter 1/8 t. ground cloves 3-4 t. milk Mix all ingredients until smooth & spread on cooled bars.
MINI PUMPKIN SPICE BARS
Mix up a pan of sweet and spicy pumpkin bars in minutes thanks to Betty Crocker® cookie mix.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and eggs until well blended. Spread in pan.
- Bake 33 to 38 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Spread with frosting. Sprinkle with walnuts. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 1 g
FRUIT 'N' NUT SPICE BARS
I'm always looking for new dessert recipes, and this one combines several of my favorite flavors.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small bowl, toss cherries with 1/4 cup flour; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and honey. Combine the baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining flour; add to creamed mixture. Stir in nuts, chocolate chips and reserved cherries., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right spices: Use high-quality, fresh spices to ensure the best flavor. Whole spices can be toasted before use to enhance their flavor.
- Experiment with different combinations: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spice combinations to create unique and flavorful dishes. Start with a small amount and adjust to taste.
- Use freshly ground spices: Freshly ground spices have a more intense flavor than pre-ground spices. If possible, use a spice grinder to grind your spices just before using them.
- Store spices properly: Store spices in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Heat and light can degrade the flavor and potency of spices.
Conclusion:
Spice bars are a great way to add flavor and variety to your meals. With a little planning and creativity, you can create your own custom spice blends that will make your dishes stand out. So next time you're cooking, reach for a spice bar and experiment with different flavors. You might just be surprised at how delicious your food can be!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#60-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #preparation #for-large-groups #desserts #oven #cookies-and-brownies #bar-cookies #equipment #number-of-servings
You'll also love