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Pumpkin Date Bars with Garam Masala

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or your own mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger)
  • 1.25 tsp garam masala *feel free to adjust to your liking
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 6-8 dates
  • ¼ cup non-dairy milk
  • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup softened (*not melted) coconut oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • For the frosting, soak cashews overnight (or in hot water for 30 minutes) and place a can of coconut milk in the fridge overnight (or use coconut cream).
  • Preheat oven to 350. Add dates and 1/2 cup water to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Let it bubble until water evaporates (~ 10 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl: flours, spices, sea salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Blend dates with non-dairy milk.
  • Add wet ingredients to a separate bowl: date mixture, pumpkin puree, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  • Mix wet and dry ingredients together. Press into an 8x8 pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean AND the top has crisped up a bit.
  • Frost the bars and enjoy!