7 ingredient pumpkin pie bars {GF, DF, refined sugar-free}

These pie bars are the creamy dreamy solution to my fall pumpkin ​cravings. Made with 100% clean ingredients, these bars can be enjoyed as a guilt-free dessert or even as a breakfast treat. Also with only 7 main ingredients, these pumpkin pie bars are quick and simple to make.  

I simply used the leftover almond meal from my Home Made Almond Milk, and a few ingredients I already had in my pantry, making this the perfect recipe to try if you've recently made almond milk. If not, not to worry. You can also use food processed almonds to create the pumpkin pie base. 

Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes 

Recipe for a 9 x 5" loaf pan:
Yields approx 6 bars

What you'll need:

Base
1 cup food processed almonds {or use leftover from Homemade Almond Milk}
1/2 cup oats 
1/2 tbsp cinnamon 
1 tsp pumpkin pie seasoning 
pinch of sea salt

optional ingredients:
 1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup 
1 1/2 tbsp chia seeds


Filling
1 can pumpkin puree {15 oz}
2 beaten eggs
1/4 cup almond milk {or coconut milk, or light coconut cream}
1 tbsp cinnamon {I like a lot!}
1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice 

optional ingredients:
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup ​
1 1/2 tbsp chia seeds


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What you'll need to do:

1. Combine all crust ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Lay parchment paper in baking dish of choice. Tightly pack the crust in an even layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
3. If you used almonds from left over almond milk {see recipe}, then bake the crust for about 10 minutes at 350 to remove moisture. If not, feel free to skip this step. 
4. Combine all filling ingredients and mix well.
5. Pour filling over crust and pop back in the oven for about 35-45 minutes, or until filling passes the "clean fork test".
6. Allow to cool entirely before slicing. Store in an airtight container in the fridgerator. 
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I topped mine with a drizzle of pumpkin seed butter and a little shaved coconut. The bars would also be beautiful with a dark chocolate sauce, cacao nib topping, or just as they are.

I hope these bars fulfill your Fall pumpkin cravings without the crash or stomach aches of processed sugar.

Stay cozy friends! 

Molly