Pumpkin Pie Bars

These easy vegan gluten-free pumpkin pie bars are made with an oat and almond flour crust, and a pumpkin coconut milk filling, topped with a decadent coconut whipped cream and sprinkled with pumpkin pie spice. It’s a must have on your Thanksgiving table this year!

Pumpkin Pie Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten-free oats
• 1 cup blanched almond flour
• 1/4 cup raw almond butter
• 1/4 cup ground flax seed
• 3 tbsp organic maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup coconut milk full fat in can
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup date sugar
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine oats, almond flour, flax, almond butter, maple syrup, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until it becomes a crumbly texture.
3. Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with parchment paper. Press the crust evenly into the pan. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes.
4. While the crust is baking, combine the pumpkin puree, coconut milk, maple syrup, arrowroot powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in the food processor. Pulse to combine.
5. When the crust comes out of the oven, allow it to cool. Then pour the pumpkin pie filling on top. Spread evenly. Lightly tap the pan on the counter to even out the filling and remove any bubbles.
6. Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes. When the pie comes out of the oven it will need to cool completely. After allowing the pie to cool completely at room temperature, cover and transfer to the refrigerator and allow to set for at least 4 hours. If making this pie in advance allow to sit overnight. The more time you allow the pie to set the less runny it will be. Overnight works best.
7. When the pie has cooled completely carefully pull the ends of the parchment paper to remove the pie from the pan. Using a sharp knife cut the ends off of each side creating a smooth finish. Measure 2.5 inches across the left side and bottom of the large square. Gently use a knife to measure across and over creating a grid on the top of the large square, then firmly press your knife on the lines to cut 9 even squares.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/pumpkin-pie-bars-vegan-gluten-free/