5 from 18 votes
Pumpkin Spice Caramel Slices
Pumpkin Spice Caramel Slices feature a base made from oats, almond flour, and dates, topped with a smooth pumpkin caramel layer enriched with almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil. The frozen slices are finished with a vegan chocolate coating and candied pecans for added texture. This recipe delivers a sweet treat with seasonal warm spices and a mix of chewy, creamy, and crunchy textures, ideal for a sophisticated dessert or snack.
Prep Time
35 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
16
squares
Calories:
339 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour or ground almonds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 6 Medjool dates pitted
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2-3 tablespoons water
Caramel:
- 12 Medjool dates pitted
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 6 tablespoons almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil solid
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice mix
Garnish:
- 8 ounces chocolate about 230 grams, vegan
- 1 cup pecans
Instructions
- To make the base, blend the rolled oats, almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a food processor until they form light crumbs.
- Add the pitted medjool dates and almond butter and blend further until completely combined.
- Add the water, one tablespoon at a time, and blend until the mixture sticks together to form a dough-like consistency.
- Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the dish using a spatula.
- For the caramel, add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Using a rubber or offset spatula, spread the caramel on top of the base.
- Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until set (overnight if possible).
- Melt the vegan chocolate over a double boiler. Reserve a couple tablespoons of melted chocolate for the pecans. Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel and use a spatula to spread it out evenly over the caramel layer.
- Dip the pecans in the reserved melted chocolate to stick them on top of the chocolate layer.
- Use a very sharp knife to cut into slices. DEVOUR.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
5.6g
(11%)
Fat
18.5g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5.1g
(26%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.1g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7.4g
(37%)
Cholesterol
3.2mg
(1%)
Sodium
86mg
(4%)
Potassium
345mg
(7%)
Fiber
5.7g
(23%)
Sugar
29.7g
(59%)
Vitamin A
13.9IU
(0%)
Calcium
8.7mg
(1%)
Iron
9.7mg
(54%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 5.6g | 11% |
| Fat | 18.5g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.4g | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 3.2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 86mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 23% |
| Sugar | 29.7g | 59% |
| Vitamin A | 13.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 8.7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 9.7mg | 54% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.