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Pumpkin Spice Paleo Magic Cookie Bars

These Pumpkin Spice Paleo Magic Cookie Bars are a gluten-free and vegan-friendly version of the classic dessert. They're packed with spicy-sweet fall flavors and so easy to make!

Prep Time
30 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 Large bars
Calories: 297 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup maple syrup divided
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil at room temperature (should be the consistency of softened butter)
  • 1 cup coconut flour sifted
  • 1 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice divided
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk (do NOT use low-fat)
  • 1/2 cup pecans very finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips dairy-free for vegan option
  • 3/4 cup pure canned pumpkin puree

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, rubbing the sides generously with coconut oil. Note: It helps to spray the bottom of the pan before putting in the parchment paper, to secure it. Do NOT skip the parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat 1/4 cup of the maple syrup (reserving the rest for later) with the coconut oil until smooth and creamy. Stir in the flour, 1 tsp of the pumpkin pie spice (reserving the rest for later) and pinch of salt until a wet dough forms.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan. This may be a little bit tough, just be patient with it. I found it easiest to use the palms of my hands, and rinse them off every so often, until the dough was pressed in, if you're having troubles.
  4. Bake the crust just until lightly golden brown, about 8-9 mins. If your crust rises when it bakes, use a small spoon to press it down firmly once it's out of the oven, making sure not to cut into the crust.
  5. Once the crust comes out of the oven, whisk together the can of coconut milk and the remaining 1/2 cup of maple syrup in a large pot, set over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Coconut milk rises a lot when heated, so make sure you use a large pan! Once you've boiled it for 1 minute, turn the heat down to medium and and simmer for 13-16 minutes, stirring frequently, until you have 1 1/4 cups sauce left.
  6. Immediately pour 1/4 cup of the coconut milk mixture onto the crust and GENTLY spread it out. Sprinkle the pecans on top, followed by the chocolate chips. Finally, drizzle all the remaining coconut milk mixture evenly over top, making sure you get enough down the sides.
  7. In a small bowl, stir together the pumpkin and remaining 3/4 tsp of pumpkin pie spice.
  8. Drop the pumpkin in small blobs (no other word for it) on top of the coconut milk and use a sharp knife to gently swirl it into the milk, making sure not to cut into the crust. You want to swirl the chocolate chips and pumpkin together a little bit. Gently shake the pan around to make sure the coconut milk goes through all the layers.
  9. Place into the oven and bake until the sides are golden brown, about 28-30 minutes.
  10. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature. Then, cover with tinfoil and refrigerate overnight.
  11. The next day, run a very sharp knife around the edge of the pan, slice into bars and DEVOUR!

Nutrition Information

Calories 297kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 25.5g (9%) Protein 2.3g (5%) Fat 21.2g (33%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2.6g Sodium 19.4mg (1%) Potassium 60.5mg (2%) Fiber 3.9g (16%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Large bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 297

% Daily Value*

Calories 297kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 25.5g 9%
Protein 2.3g 5%
Fat 21.2g 33%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g 8%
Monounsaturated Fat 2.6g 13%
Sodium 19.4mg 1%
Potassium 60.5mg 1%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Sugar 19g 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.