Raisin or Chocolate Pumpkin Bars

If you love pumpkin but can't get over the six eggs, one pound of butter and seven cups of sugar recipes out there, this one might be for you. I swear every recipe I search has 3 cups sugar, 4 eggs, and a lot of oil or butter. This recipe tastes better, is easier, takes less time to bake, and is healthier!

Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups flour (I have not tried anything except whole wheat)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or just a dash of ground cloves)

1/2 cup sugar (reduce if using chocolate chips)
2-3 T blackstrap molasses 1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup pumpkin
1 egg substitute (I recommend 2 T of ground flax, whipped with 4-6 T water until frothy)
2 tablespoons liquid oil (coconut is delicious!)

1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips

Preaheat the oven to 350. Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray.

In a small bowl, combine the first set of ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the next set. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until well blended. Add raisins/chips. Spread in prepared pan and bake 25-30 minutes.