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Pumpkin Pie Bars (Vegan/Gluten-Free)


  • Author: Quelcy Kogel

Description

Pumpkin pie is so much better when you can eat it by hand. 


Ingredients

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Crust:

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp almond extract (or vanilla extract)
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Pumpkin Pie Filling:

  • 5 cups pumpkin puree (homemade or canned)
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 6 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar (can sub organic cane sugar)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Topping:

  • 2 cups coarsely chopped pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Add all the crust ingredients to a food processor and pulse until combined. The dough should be sticky when you press it with your fingers. Press the crust into the bottom of your pan, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  3. Add all the pumpkin pie filling ingredients to a high-speed blender or food processor, and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste the mixture and adjust for sweetness to your liking. Pour the filling into the pan and spread evenly.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and add the pecan topping in an even layer. Return to the oven and bake for 20 minutes
  5. Let cool, then transfer to the fridge to set for at least 2 hours. Cut into squares and serve.