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Gluten Free Pumpkin Magic Bars

  • Author: Mia Swinehart
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts

Description

Gluten free pumpkin pie magic bars!


Ingredients

Scale

For the caramel sauce (makes extra)

  • 1 cup full fat coconut milk from the can (mostly the thick creamy part on top, but if the liquid part gets mixed in that’s ok)
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch (can sub cornstarch)
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp milk of choice, as needed

For the shortbread crust

  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 5 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt

For the pumpkin pie filling

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 egg

For the topping

  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips, plus more for topping
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  1.  Start off by making your caramel sauce: combine all ingredients BESIDES the milk in a small pot and heat over medium heat. Once bubbling, whisk frequently for 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1 tablespoon of milk. Set aside. If mixture becomes too thick, add the extra milk.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a square baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Make your cookie crust: In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, honey, and vanilla. Stir in your almond flour, coconut flour, and salt. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of your pan (if mixture is sticking to your hands, dampen your hands a bit). Bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a bowl whisk together all of your pumpkin pie filling ingredients until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix the pecans, shredded coconut, and 1/2 cup of the caramel sauce. Set aside.
  5. When shortbread crust is done baking, spread pumpkin pie mixture out, then top with chocolate chips. Sprinkle the pecan and coconut caramel mixture over the top and gently press it down. Top with a little extra of each topping, then bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Allow bars to cool on the counter for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator for 1 hour before slicing and enjoy!