Paleo Pumpkin Pie Bars
Paleo Pumpkin Pie Bars feature an almond flour crust combined with maple syrup, coconut oil, and egg, topped with a smooth pumpkin filling made from canned pumpkin, coconut milk, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. This dessert offers a grain-free pumpkin pie option with a soft crust and flavorful spiced pumpkin layer, baked until set.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups almond flour finely ground
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil melted and cooled
- 1 large egg well-beaten
- 1/4 tsp salt sea salt
For the Filling:
- 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin pureed
- 1/2 cup coconut milk full-fat, canned
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt sea salt
Instructions
Make the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9” x 9” baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add the almond flour, sweetener, sea salt, and coconut oil to a mixing bowl and stir well. Stir in the well-beaten egg until a thick dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan and press into the bottom of the pan into an even layer. Use a fork to poke many holes in the pie crust dough to ensure it doesn’t bow up while baking.
- Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until you notice a small amount of color around the edges. Remove the pie crust from the oven and allow it to cool for at least 5 minutes.
Make the Pumpkin Filling:
- While the pie crust is baking, prepare the pumpkin pie filling. Transfer the ingredients for the filling to a blender and blend until smooth and combined.
- Pour the pumpkin filling over the pie crust and smooth into an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, until bars appear as though they have set up.
- Remove bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 45 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Melted butter may substitute for coconut oil in the crust, using about 4 tablespoons instead of 3 for similar texture.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 12 | |
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.