Looking for a tasty treat that’s easy to make? Try these delicious vegan pumpkin bars! Here’s what you need:
Easy Vegan Pumpkin Bars
Ingredients
For the Bars:
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegan chocolate chips optional for sprinkling
For the Frosting:
- 4 ounces vegan cream cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegan butter slightly softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar more for a stiffer frosting, sifted if lumpy
- 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup ground flaxseed with 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup almond flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup canned pumpkin, 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the flaxseed mixture.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Spread the batter into the baking dish (it will be thick) and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- While the cake cools, make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat 4 ounces vegan cream cheese and 1 1/2 tablespoons vegan butter with an electric mixer until smooth**. Add 1/8 teaspoon vanilla and 2 cups powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Spread over the cooled cake, sprinkle with chocolate chips (if desired), and slice into bars.