Gluten Free Vegan Pumpkin Bars

Total time1 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time30 min

These bars start with real pumpkin puree whisked with melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and warm cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves for that classic cozy spice blend. A flaxseed gel keeps the crumb tender and moist without any eggs, so every bite stays soft and rich. Once baked and cooled, the whole pan gets swirled with a tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting spiked with a touch more maple syrup and vanilla. Sliced into squares and finished with a light dusting of cinnamon, they're a fuss-free fall dessert that travels well to potlucks or holiday tables. This one's a solid pick for a gluten free spread, delivering all the pumpkin-spice comfort without any of the usual guesswork.

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Ingredients

16 servings

For the bars

2 tbsp ground flaxseed
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6 tbsp water
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
½ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
1 cup organic cane sugar
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves

For the frosting

8 oz vegan cream cheese, softened
¼ cup vegan butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract

For serving

¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two long sides.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and water. Set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.

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