Description
Indulge in rich and flavorful vegan desserts perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, including moist pumpkin brownies and sweet Maple Pecan Tarts.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into a greased baking pan.
- For the Maple Pecan Tarts, combine maple syrup, chopped pecans, and a pinch of salt, then fill tart shells.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
Ensure coconut oil is warm, not hot. Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, Thanksgiving, desserts, pumpkin brownies, Maple Pecan Tarts
