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Healthy Pumpkin Bars

11/8/2012

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This recipe is 16 kinds of YUM.  I probably make it twice a week and it's the perfect treat when I'm wanting something sweet without sending myself into a sugar coma.  Plus, it helps curb my pumpkin obsession. 

I initially found this recipe on PurelyTwins and fell in love with the idea of a simple, no-bake pumpkin bar.  I played around with the recipe a little and added a crust to give it that pumpkin pie feeling that is so irresistible. 
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You won't need many ingredients for this and there are a few substitutions that would work for the crust.  Here's your shopping list:

Pumpkin Layer
  • 3/4 cup coconut butter (you can buy it or make your own)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (I used the kind from a can, but you could make your own)
  • 1/4 cup agave (you can substitute maple syrup or another sweetener)
  • 4 tsp pumpkin spice (you can buy it or make your own)

Crust
  • 3/4 cup almonds (you can substitute any nut here)
  • 4 dates
  • 1/4 cup agave (you can substitute maple syrup or another sweetener)

The directions are pretty easy.  Just blend everything for the crust in a food processor (I use a Ninja and love it) then press the resulting mixture into a pan.  I used a 9" round pan.  No need to grease or use parchment paper. 

After the crust is done, blend the pumpkin layer ingredients in your food processor and then spread it on top of the crust.  Store in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving it.  It will taste amazing right away, but when it firms up in the fridge it's just easier to cut and remove from the pan.
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Blend ingredients in a food processor.
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Press the crust into a pan, then spread on the pumpkin layer.
And that's it folks.  Easy, right?  I'm off to go eat a piece right now actually.  16 kinds of YUM, people.

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mackenzie link
11/8/2012 11:19:35 pm

Re: feedback- I love your recipes! Since finishing the AT a couple months ago, I've been eating more cleanly (I have yet to find a label that describes my food lifestyle) and I appreciate your raw yet cost effective ideas!

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Jill link
11/9/2012 05:02:38 am

Thanks! I've been trying to keep my diet clean since the trail too, and those first few weeks were rough. I still wanted the dollar general specials ha. Thankfully, the thought of a granola bar or donut kind of makes me gag now. If you have any healthy sweet tooth recipes, I'd love to hear them!

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Jen
11/9/2012 12:04:07 am

I only have Spiceball spice- will that still work to achieve the 16 (!) types of yum? Great post! Can't wait to sample these goodies the next time you see my little pumpkin.

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Jill link
11/9/2012 05:03:34 am

Bahaha. Yes! Spiceball makes me smile.

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hellalife link
12/10/2012 06:42:34 pm

You need to eat healthy food.

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