Description
Delightful vegan pumpkin bars that combine the richness of pumpkin with classic sugar cookie flavors, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond or oat milk
- 4 tbsp melted vegan butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spices (optional)
- 1 tbsp turbinado cane sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted vegan butter, pumpkin puree, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spices.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- If using, sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before lifting out to cool completely.
- Cut into squares once cool.
Notes
These bars can be served with coconut whipped cream or alongside a spiced latte. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan pumpkin bars, fall desserts, sugar cookie bars, pumpkin treats, vegan baking
