Pumpkin Bars and a Workout

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Since I'm on a cleanse, I can't have these.  But I can share the recipe.

 

 

Pumpkin Bars (No nut version)

 

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 beaten eggs

1   15 oz. can pumpkin

1 cup cooking oil

 

 

1. In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.  Stir in eggs, pumpkin, and oil till combined.  Spread batter in an ungreased jellyroll pan.

2. Bake at 350 degrees in oven for 25-30 minutes. Let cool. Spread with frosting.

 

 

Cream Cheese Frosting

 

6 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter

2 teaspoons vanilla

4 1/2 cups powdered sugar

 

1. Beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla till light and fluffy.  Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beat well. Beat in 2 1/2 additional cups of powdered sugar to reach spreading consistency.



Workout:
10 minutes--AMT interval 16/18
40 minutes--back exercises
35 minutes--AMT interval 16/18