Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree, oats, and warm spices, these pumpkin pie bars are not only delicious but also healthier than traditional pumpkin pie. They’re sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, making them a guilt-free indulgence that you can enjoy any time of the year.
Number of Servings: 12 bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan Desserts
Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- 8×8-inch square baking pan
- Parchment paper
Preparation Steps:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until well combined.
- Add the melted coconut oil and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Make the Pumpkin Pie Filling:
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Pumpkin Pie Bars:
- Pour the pumpkin pie filling over the crust in the baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake the Bars:
- Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the pumpkin pie bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 159
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin A: 8.8%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 7%
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until well combined.
- Add the melted coconut oil and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Make the Pumpkin Pie Filling:
- In another mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Pumpkin Pie Bars:
- Pour the pumpkin pie filling over the crust in the baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake the Bars:
- Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the pumpkin pie bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Calories: 159
- Total Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Vitamin A: 88%
- Vitamin C: 2%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 8%
- Potassium: 7%