No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bars
No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bars combine a crunchy granola crust with a creamy pumpkin pie filling made from pumpkin puree, cashew butter, and warm spices. The crust is formed by blending granola, coconut oil, and dates for natural sweetness and a firm base that sets in the fridge. The filling is blended into a smooth, rich mixture with coconut oil and pumpkin pie spices, creating a satisfying texture without baking. These bars offer a cool, smooth pumpkin treat ideal for dessert or a snack.
Ingredients
Granola Crust
- 3 cups granola
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil solid
- 10 date Medjool, pitted
Pumpkin Pie Filling
- 3 Tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 6 Medjool dates pitted
- 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
- ½ cup cashew butter
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Add granola to a food processor and process until the granola is the size of graham cracker crumbs. Add coconut oil and dates to the food processor and process until mixture is well combined and sticking together.
- Pour crust mixture into an 8x8 baking dish lined with parchment paper. Use your hands to press the mixture firmly into an even layer along the bottom of the dish. Place dish in the fridge to allow the crust to harden up.
- Wipe out your food processor container, replace blade and add dates to the processor. Process until dates have turned into a sticky paste. A ball might form and this is okay. Just break the ball apart with your hands.
- Add remaining pumpkin filling ingredients to the processor (pumpkin, cashew butter, coconut oil, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, sea salt and cinnamon). Turn on food processor and blend until mixture is completely combined and smooth. There may be a few specks of the dates visible, but the mixture should be smooth.
- Grab crust from the fridge and pour pumpkin pie filling over it. Use a spoon or spatula to spread the filling evenly.
- Place dish back in the fridge for at least 4-6 hours, but overnight is best. This will give the mixture time to thicken and set up. Once set, remove from the fridge, cut the bars and serve. Top each bar with a dollop of coconut whipped cream for serving if you wish.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Choose a granola that holds together well when processed, such as Purely Elizabeth, to ensure the crust stays intact.
- If the crust mixture feels dry and crumbly, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil for better binding.
- These bars can be topped with homemade or store-bought coconut whipped cream for extra creaminess.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.