Happy official first day of fall! Sure, I already rolled out a fall recipe roundup (TWENTY Dietitian Approved Fall Recipes!!), but it doesn’t seem right to not officially celebrate the autumnal equinox ;). You read my mind if you think celebrate = pumpkin. And what better way to party in the kitchen than with these delicious, gooey pumpkin-y pumpkin bars?! If you’re a regular here at KISS in the Kitchen, they may look a tad familiar because they were inspired by my Chocolate Banana Lactation Bars from a few months ago.
These “bars” are ridiculously satisfying… and from a nutrition perspective, I’d argue you could justify their presence at breakfast. But they’re also yummy enough to be dessert. DEFINITELY a snack. Can you tell I’m excited?
Last week I bought an embarrassingly large quantity of canned pumpkin at the store. I mean, what would happen if I ran out? #icanteven
Just like the lactation bars, you can make these in the blender or Vitamix so this is hardly a labor intensive recipe. #pieceofpumpkincake
Feel free to cut these into 16 bars… or 4. Your call.
KISS Tip- tweak the spices to your liking. I honestly think these bars could be a little more pumpkin-y so I’ll be trying these next time with extra pumpkin pie spice!
KISS Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars
Serves: 16
Time: 30-40 minutes (5 minutes hands on)
Serves: 16
Time: 30-40 minutes (5 minutes hands on)
Ingredients
2 cups gluten-free rolled oats (or 1 1/2 cups gluten free oat flour- Bob’s Red Mill works great!)
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2/3 cup almond-coconut milk (or your milk of choice)
2 Tbsp ground flax seed
2 Tbsp water
1 cup pumpkin puree (canned, or the real stuff if you’re fancy like that)
1/3 cup almond butter
1/2 cup Enjoy Life dark chocolate morsels or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8×8 baking pan with cooking spray.
- Mix 1 Tbsp ground flax with 2 Tbsp water and let sit for 3-5 minutes. (Remaining 1 Tbsp flax seed is mixed with other ingredients in the blender).
- In a Vitamix, blender or food processor add all ingredients, except chocolate chips. Blend/process until smooth.
- Stir in chocolate chips with a spatula or spoon.
- Add mixture into greased baking dish.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
14 Responses
YES to everything pumpkin. These look so yummy!
Thank you, Natalie!
These look absolutely decadent!! Can’t wait to test these out in my kitchen! <3
Thanks, Abbey! Let me know what you think if you get to make them!
These look delicious! Love the pumpkin and chocolate combo!
Thanks so much, J! It’s delish and the pumpkin + chocolate combo is amazing when licking the bowl too..perfect since it’s an egg free recipe :).
Everything I love, all in one! This sounds delicious.
Thanks so much, Zeina!
These look SOO good!! Can’t beat the pumpkin + choc combo!
Thank you, Jamie! One of my fav combos too!!
I neeeeed to make these. My pumpkin everything phase is in full force!
Right there with you, Julie!!
I love anything pumpkin. And even better if a batter involves my vitamix!!!
I hear ya, Ann! Such a fun of muffin or bar recipes that are made in the Vitamix- so easy!