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Guiltless Pumpkin Bars

Healthy, tasty pumpkin bars that are simple to make and nutritious!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup oats gluten free
  • 1.5 cup nut flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar or honey
  • 2-3 tbsp maple syrup 100% pure
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
Filling
  • 1 can (15oz) pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar or honey
  • 1/4 cup almond or soy milk
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1.5 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil an 8x8-inch baking dish.
    2. Make the crust by adding oats to a blender or food processor and blending until you reach oat flour consistency.
    3. To the food processor, add nut flour, salt, coconut sugar or honey, maple syrup and coconut oil and mix/pulse to combine. With a spatula, scrape the sides as needed. If it appears or feels too dry, add 1-2 tbsp water until crust forms together.
    4. Using a spatula or clean hands, press the crust into the bottom of the baking dish.
    5. Bake for 20 minutes, then set aside to cool.
    6. While the crust is baking, add all the filling ingredients to the blender/food processor and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more maple syrup or coconut sugar/honey for sweetness, or pumpkin pie spice for flavor. Set aside.
    7. Once the crust is baked, pour the filling into the crust. Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour. The filling is done when it is dark orange, has some cracks on top, and is slightly jiggly.
    8. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Cover and place in the refrigerator to set for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Cut into squares to enjoy as a healthy snack or dessert!
For a 9x13 dish, double all recipe ingredients.  Taste and adjust sweetness and spices as needed.