Pumpkin Almond Bars

Fall is here, and that means several things: football season, cooler weather, and all things pumpkin! Of course, there are many places that serve everything from pumpkin lattes to pumpkin cheesecake, but sometimes vegan choices are limited.

This is a simple raw pumpkin bar recipe, and the taste is truly amazing. With ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, you'll want to grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea and cozy up to these tasty treats packed with delectable flavors and wholesome goodness.

Sweet, chewy, chunky, nutty, and only 10 ingredients!

Author: The Sensible Vegan
Recipe Type: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Serving: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup pitted dates
• 1/2 cup almond slivers
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves

Instructions   

1. Place dates in bowl of water, cover, and soak for 10 min.
2. Add all remaining ingredients to mixing bowl.
3. Drain dates, slice, and add to bowl.
4. You may use a food processor, but I prefer mixing the ingredients                                               by hand to make the bars chunkier.
5. Spoon mixture into baking dish and refrigerate for at least three hours, but for better results refrigerate overnight.
6. Cut the bars into squares.
7. Serve and enjoy!

For Serving

Dust with Stevia or powdered sugar (optional).

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 bars  Calories: 147.5  Fat:  6.9g
Sat Fat: 1.8g  Carbohydrates: 26.5g   Sugar: 6g    Sodium: 40mg
Protein: 2.8g

​Please let me know how you like this recipe!

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