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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Dessert » No Bake Pumpkin Bars

    ★★★★★ from 6 reviews

    No Bake Pumpkin Bars

    Published Nov 23, 2020 · Modified Oct 12, 2022 · by Alexis Joseph · 15 Comments

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    Healthy No Bake Pumpkin Bars topped with chocolate are an amazing snack or treat! Enjoy them straight from the freezer. Vegan and gluten free!

    hand holding stack of chocolate covered pumpkin bars

    Sooooo are you still here for the pumpkin recipes?

    Okay, good. I knew we could squeeze out one more!

    These delectable treats are the seasonal big sis to my beloved Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. We're swapping out the peanut butter for more neutral cashew butter, adding pumpkin puree and spice, and voila! Divine snack material straight outta the freezer.

    Going out of this season with a bang, aren't we?

    If you want more of a classic vibe, be sure to dig into these Chocolate Peanut Butter Bites and these Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars. I'm drooling just thinking about them!

    If you're feeling more of a baked pumpkin fiasco, I've got you covered with my beloved Pumpkin Bars, Fluffy Pumpkin Muffins, and Almond Flour Pumpkin Bread. YUM YUM YUM.

    chocolate covered pumpkin bars

    Ingredient tips and substitutions

    This recipe makes 16 bars, but if you're looking for a smaller batch, you could cut it in half and make it in a loaf pan. I love to top them (and really anything with chocolate) with flaky salt!

    • Nut butter: Cashew butter is optimal here for neutral, cookie-like flavor that lets the pumpkin shine through. Almond butter would be the next best sub, although they'll have a nuttier flavor. I have not tried these with peanut butter!
    • Oats: We want old fashioned oats, not steel cut or instant. We whiz them in the food processor so they form a nice flour. I imagine almond flour would also work here as a grain-free version, but I have not tested it.
    • Pumpkin pie spice: if you don't have store bought, you can mix together 1 tbsp cinnamon,½ tsp ground ginger, ½ tsp ground cloves, and ¼ tsp nutmeg and then measure out 1 tbsp for the recipe.
    • Semi sweet chocolate chips: You could also use your favorite chocolate bar.
    • Go nut free: Swap out the cashew butter for sunflower seed butter.
    • Up the chocolate factor: Want a thicker chocolate layer? Increase the chocolate chips to 1 cup or more.
    • No ground flax: Sub almond flour or more oat flour.

    silver bowl of pumpkin batter

    Storage

    These babies must be stored in the freezer to hold their texture. Luckily they taste fabulous that way and last up to three months!

    Craving more healthy snacks? Look no further!

    • Cookie Dough Protein Bars
    • Flourless Pumpkin Muffins
    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars
    • Salted Chocolate Covered Oatmeal Bites
    • No-Bake Matcha Protein Bars
    hand holding chocolate peanut butter bar

    I hope you’re as in love with these delectable No-Bake Pumpkin Bars as I am! If you make them, please leave a comment and star rating letting me know how it turned out. I’m so grateful for your feedback!

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    hand holding stack of chocolate covered pumpkin bars

    No Bake Pumpkin Bars Recipe

    ★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 15 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: 16 bars 1x
    • Category: Muffins, Bites and Bars
    • Method: No Bake
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    Healthy No Bake Pumpkin bars topped with chocolate are an amazing snack or treat! Enjoy them straight from the freezer. Vegan and gluten free! Prep time does not include freezing time.


    Ingredients

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    For the bars:

    • 1 cup creamy cashew butter*
    • ½ cup pumpkin puree
    • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
    • 1 ¼ cups old-fashioned oats, ground into fine flour in the blender
    • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
    • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
    • ½ tsp fine sea salt

    For the topping:

    • ¾ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
    • 2 tbsp cashew butter

    Instructions

    1. Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Combine all bar ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until smooth. Press mixture evenly into the lined pan.
    2. Make topping by placing chocolate chips and nut butter in small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for a minute in 30 second increments, stirring each time until smooth. Pour chocolate on top of bar mixture and use a rubber spatula to smooth. Top with flaky salt.
    3. Freeze for four hours or overnight. Once solid, slice into 16 bars. Store in a freezer baggie or air-tight container in the freezer.

    Notes

    *This recipe was tested with drippy natural cashew butter. I have not tested this recipe with peanut butter, but since it has a stronger flavor, these would taste more like peanut butter versus neutral almond/cashew butter so I don't recommend it. A better sub with be almond butter!

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Whitney Long says

      October 12, 2022 at 8:04 pm

      Do you know if you could add protein powder to these?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        October 12, 2022 at 10:11 pm

        I think you could omit the flax and use protein instead!

        Reply
    2. Asher says

      February 13, 2022 at 2:45 pm

      My partner and I love these. I’ve made this recipe 3 times, and we always keep some in the freezer. Yesterday I made a batch with PB, bananas, and honey (used a bit less), and oh my goodness, they are amazing. Thanks for the great recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 14, 2022 at 3:19 pm

        Ohhhh yum! I love those changes! Thanks so much for letting me know, Asher!

        Reply
    3. Whitney says

      January 31, 2022 at 4:58 pm

      So good! Love these!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        January 31, 2022 at 8:00 pm

        Thanks so much Whitney!

        Reply
    4. Sarah says

      November 08, 2021 at 12:28 am

      Easy and delicious!!! My husband and I both love them!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Amy says

      November 26, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      Delicious!!! Made for Thanksgiving treat!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        November 27, 2020 at 3:07 am

        Awwww I love it!!

        Reply
    6. Jayme says

      November 25, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      These were so easy and taste great! I love the pumpkin. Thank you so much! This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for these 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        November 25, 2020 at 4:49 pm

        Awww love it!! Thanks, Jayme!!

        Reply
    7. Gail says

      November 23, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      This is the easiest, tastiest, best pumpkin recipe ever! Make it and have no regrets!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        November 23, 2020 at 5:10 pm

        Thanks a ton, Gail!

        Reply
    8. Dylan says

      November 23, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      Mmm, so good! I'm still loving the pumpkin recipes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        November 23, 2020 at 5:10 pm

        Hahaha SAME!

        Reply

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