Hi Friends!
I’ll be going on vacation for two weeks in October so I had to get this post out before then! It’s like prime pumpkin season AND Canadian Thanksgiving is also coming up. This recipe is a fun twist on the traditional pumpkin pie but made Vegan so no butter or flaky crust but trust me, you won’t miss it! It’s also refined sugar free, gluten-free, soy free and dairy free!
I even ate one for breakfast the other day because it’s practically just oatmeal with a pumpkin topping! So healthy that it’s acceptable ;).
The filing as you can see, is still slightly wet in the pictures so make sure to cool the bars in the fridge for a few hours prior to slicing the bars. Do as I say, not as I do :).
If you wanted to make these grain free, I’d replace the oatmeal with pecans, walnuts or almonds (or a mix) and it will be just as good!
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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Squares
Notes
If you have pumpkin pie spice, substitute equal amount of that for the cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger powder.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup oatmeal (steel cut or rolled)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 3 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 5 dates (pits removed)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond butter
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
Filing
- 1 cup coconut cream (thick part only)
- 1 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey - if not vegan) (adjust based on desired level of sweetness)
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder
- 1/4 tsp ginger powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line 8x10 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix crust ingredients in a food processor until a dough is formed. Evenly press into lined baking dish.
- Mix filing ingredients in a blender (or food processor) until smooth. Pour onto crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set (may be slightly wet in the centre). Allow to cool and then transfer to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. (This is needed to set the bars!)
- Cut into 16 squares and enjoy! Keep extras refrigerated and consume within 2 weeks.
