Author Notes
These 90 calorie, vegan, gluten free bars are irresistible and full of pumpkin and pumpkin spice - the perfect fall dessert! —Jyothi / Thefriendlyepicurean.com
Ingredients
- For the Filling:
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16 ounces
Tofutti or soy cream cheese
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16 ounces
Pumpkin puree
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1 cup
Organic brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon
Vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon
Pumpkin spice
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2 tablespoons
Almond milk
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1 tablespoon
Arrowroot powder
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36 pieces
whole pecans for topping
- For the Crust:
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1 cup
Gluten Free Oats
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1/2 cup
Muscovado or Brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon
Salt
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1/3 cup
Coconut oil
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2 tablespoons
Almond milk
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x9 inch brownie pan with olive oil spray and set aside.
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For the crust: Place oats, muscovado (or brown sugar), flour, salt, oil and almond milk in a food processor or high powered blender. Blend until it forms a grainy paste (like wet sand). You may need to scrape down the sides a few times. Press crust mixture evenly into greased pan and bake at 350F for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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For the filling: Place Tofutti cream cheese, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, vanilla extract, and almond milk in a high powered blender and blend until smooth. Add powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time until smooth. Add arrowroot powder and blend for a few more seconds. Scrap down the sides as needed during blending. Scoop pumpkin mixture onto crust and smooth the top with a spatula to even out. Bake at 350F for 40-42 minutes. Top will be golden.
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Let cool for 30 minutes and refrigerate overnight. Cut bars into 36 squares after refrigerated. Top each square with one whole pecan.
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