Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bars

Published: Oct 30, 2020 by Richa 89 Comments

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Easy to throw together, these vegan pumpkin pie bars are perfect for when you don’t want to make an actual pumpkin pie but still want to have the same flavor. The homemade almond flour crust holds together well and is the perfect base for the dairy-free pumpkin pie filling. Serve as is or topped with coconut cream! Jump to Recipe

If you’re looking for a convenient fall dessert recipe, I’ve got you covered. These pumpkin pie bars are like pumpkin pie but so much easier to make! The homemade pumpkin pie filling is smooth, creamy, and seasoned with plenty of pumpkin spice and rests on a simple almond flour crust. They had topped with cinnamon sugar for some extra. Utterly irresistible!

Subtly spiced and perfectly sweet, these easy vegan pumpkin pie bars are perfect for all gatherings and parties around Thanksgiving. You have all the flavor of pumpkin pie without the fuss of traditional pie crust. What’s not to love?

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Easy to throw together, these vegan pumpkin pie bars are perfect for when you don't want to make an actual pumpkin pie but still want to have the same flavor. The homemade almond flour crust holds together well and is the perfect base for the dairy-free pumpkin pie filling. Serve as is or topped with coconut cream!

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Chilling1 hour hr

Total Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy pumpkin pie bars, pumpkin pie bar recipe, vegan pumpkin bars

Servings: 6

Calories: 254kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

For the crust

½ cup (56 g) almond flour
½ cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour
¼ tsp (¼) salt
¼ tsp cinnamon
2.5 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
2.5-3 tbsp (36.97 ml) oil or melted vegan butter

For the Pumpkin Layer:

1 cup (245 g) pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie mix
⅓ cup (43 g) cashews , soaked in hot water for at least 20 minutes.
¼ cup (59.15 ml) maple syrup
2 tsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
⅛ tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

Make the crust: In a bowl, mix the almond flour, flour, salt, cinnamon and sugar unil well combined.
Add the oil and mix in until the mixture resenbles crumbs, and is slightly sticky. It wont be very sticky, but it will stick really well when it bakes.
Transfer this mixture to a parchment lined 9x5 inch loaf pan, and press evenly using a spatula.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, make the pumpkin pie layer.
Filling: Blend all of the ingredients untl the cashews are broken down and already creamy.
You may need to add 1-2 tbsp of non-dairy milk, depending on your blender, and the moisture content in the pumpkin puree for the mixture to blend into a smooth state.
Take the loaf pan out of the oven, transfer the blended pumpkin mixture into the pan and even it out. You can also top this with 2 tsp of sugar, and ½ tsp of cinnamon for a cinnamon sugar topping.
Put the loaf pan back in the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the top layer is set. Check in the center, the pumpkin layer should not be jiggly.
Remove the loaf pan from the oven and let it cool completely before removing from the pan.
Chill the bars for at least an hour and then slice and serve.
The bars can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 days

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Notes

For Glutenfree, use oat flour or a gf blend instead of all purpose flour
For Nutfree, use coconut cream instead of cashews in the pumpkin filling and add 2 tsp more cornstarch. For the crust, use a regular pie crust of choice (flour, oil/vegan butter)
for Oilfree, use 2 tbsp smooth almond butter and a few tsp maple syrup
If you do not have pumpkin pie spice you can make your own by blending ½ tsp cinnamon with ⅛ tsp each of ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom
These bars can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 days

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 63mg3%

Potassium 173mg5%

Carbohydrates 30g10%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 6355IU127%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 49mg5%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Did you make this recipe?Please do leave a comment and rating below.. Tag me on Instagram @veganricha

Ingredients for Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bars:

the crust for these pie bars is made using a blend of almond flour and regular flour.
coconut sugar adds a tad of sweetness but you can use brown sugar instead.
some oil helps the crust hold together.
for the pumpkin layer, we use pumpkin puree. You can use storebought or homemade puree.
cashews add some more creaminess to these bars – make sure to soak them.
maple syrup adds the perfect round sweetness to complement the pumpkin’s natural sweetness in the filling.
cornstarch helps firm the pumpkin filling up as the bars bake.
It would not be pumpkin pie without pumpkin pie spice and lots of vanilla
For glutenfree: use oat flour or a gf blend instead of all purpose

Tips & Variations:

Serve these vegan bars as they are or top them with coconut cream!
blend the pumpkin filling until the cashews are completely blended tor the best texture. I do this in warm water but you can soak them in cold water in the fridge overnight.
If you do not have pumpkin pie spice you can make your own by blending ½ tsp cinnamon with ⅛ tsp each of ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom.
Make sure to make this recipe ahead of time to allow for some time for chilling.
This recipe is for 1 standard loaf pan but can easily be doubled to feed a bigger crowd.

How to make Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bars

In a bowl, mix the almond flour, flour, salt, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined. Add the oil and mix in until the mixture resembles crumbs, and is slightly sticky. It won’t be very sticky, but it will stick really well when it bakes. Transfer this mixture to a parchment-lined 9×5 inch loaf pan, and press evenly using a spatula.

Bake at crust at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, make the pumpkin pie layer.

Blend all of the ingredients until the cashews are broken down and already creamy. You may need to add 1-2 tbsp of non-dairy milk, depending on your blender and the moisture content in the pumpkin puree for the mixture to blend into a smooth texture.

Take the loaf pan out of the oven, transfer the blended pumpkin mixture into the pan, and even it out. You can also top this with 2 tsp of sugar, and ½ tsp of cinnamon for a cinnamon sugar topping.

Put the loaf pan back in the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the top layer is set. Check in the center, the pumpkin layer should not be jiggly. Remove the loaf pan from the oven and let it cool completely before removing from the pan.

HOW TO STORE PUMPKIN PIE BARS?

Store these bars in the refrigerator for 5 days or freeze them.

MORE PUMPKIN RECIPES:

Pumpkin Carrot Bread
Gluten-free Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Cinnamon rolls
Gluten-free Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with pumpkin caramel.
1 Bowl Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Sandwich Bread
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

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Meagan G
December 29, 2023 at 3:05 pm

I’ve made this recipe 5 or 6 times in the past 3 months, it’s that good.
Quick and easy to put together with an outsized payout. They’re perfect.
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- Vegan Richa Support
  December 30, 2023 at 8:31 am
  Yay! Glad to hear.
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Janine
December 13, 2023 at 7:46 am

Absolutely delicious and easy to make! I used spelt flour instead of all-purpose flour. Love these an will be making them all year round.
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Becca
November 19, 2023 at 6:32 pm

Made this tonight and it was amazing! The best part was how simple it was to put together. We’re bringing this to our family TG dinner.
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- Vegan Richa Support
  November 22, 2023 at 7:49 am
  glad you enjoyed!
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Margaret Stevens
November 10, 2023 at 7:07 am
I have someone that’s allergic to almonds. Is there another nut flour that I can use in the crust?
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- Richa
  November 10, 2023 at 11:39 pm
  Cashews
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Serena
October 30, 2023 at 1:27 am
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This recipe is THE BEST.
I love how easy and delicious it is. Especially the crust, way better than cookie crust in my opinion. Thank you Richa!!!
Do you think it’s possible to adjust this recipe to make a rounded pumpkin pie?
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- Richa
  October 30, 2023 at 11:32 am
  Yes! Double it. You’ll have to adjust the crust amount as you need more for the side of the pan.
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  - Serena
    October 31, 2023 at 12:55 am
    
    Thank you! I’ll give it a try
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    - Vegan Richa Support
      November 02, 2023 at 4:35 pm
      yay! thank you!
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Grandma Beth
September 18, 2023 at 11:06 am
Any truly nutfree (as in no coconut) adaptations?
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- Richa
  September 22, 2023 at 11:13 am
  A mix of silken tofu and hemp seeds
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Jala
December 30, 2022 at 6:45 pm

Hi, I’ve just started using your recipes and so far they’re great!
I have a couple of questions about this recipe. I made it and it was delicious (maybe a bit too sweet for me), but my crust didn’t hold together well, even after baking it. I used oat flour + almond flour, with 3 TB oil, a little almond milk because it wasn’t sticking together at all, plus the other specified ingredients. After it was all done, the crust wasn’t simply crumbly, but more like wet sand, which was tasty but a bit too weird of a texture. What do you think went wrong?
Also, when making this recipe the next time, what adjustments should I make if I reduce the sweeteners?
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- Vegan Richa Support
  January 02, 2023 at 9:46 pm
  While oat flour is a great GF alternative to all-purpose flour, it does change the texture of the crust. I would suggest next time adding a bit more oil rather than milk, as it is the “fat” from the oil that binds everything together and not necessarily the moistness. I find coconut sugar to be less sweet than brown sugar and recommend you try as an alternative.
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Yasmeen
November 26, 2022 at 1:26 pm

Made these for thanksgiving — and loved them! Thank you for a great recipe.
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- Vegan Richa Support
  November 28, 2022 at 11:20 am
  Wonderful!
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Jen C
November 24, 2022 at 3:16 pm

Thank you so much for this amazing recipe! Our 2 year old son is anaphylactic to dairy, eggs and peanuts, so I made this instead of a pumpkin pie tonight. My husband and I both agree that we love these far more than any pumpkin pie we’ve ever had.
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Diane K
November 11, 2022 at 8:05 am

These were just as good if not better than conventional pumpkin pie. I just have one question, should the filling be more liquid like a regular pumpkin pie filling or thick like mine was? I was unsure what the consistency should have been like and I struggled a little getting all of it out of my blender. I will however be happily serving these at Thanksgiving dinner this year.
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- Richa
  November 11, 2022 at 8:47 am
  Moisture content in pumpkin purée varies significantly. So you can add a few tbsp water to help the blending. Just don’t make it too liquidy. It should be closer to a thick cream at the minimum.
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Pam
November 07, 2022 at 8:15 am
What size pan should I use if I double the recipe? Does to cook time change?
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- Richa
  November 07, 2022 at 9:22 am
  8 by 8 inch or 9 by 9
  The bake time will increase by 10 mins or so
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Kitty
October 04, 2022 at 9:33 pm

The first time I made these I put them in a 9×13 pan instead of a loaf pan (by accident 😳). Made them thin. They turned out SO delicious. My husband preferred them that way. I cut them into small 3/4” squares. I just cannot thank you enough for this wonderful recipe, Richa. 🙏🏼❤️💚🌱👍🏼😊
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- Vegan Richa Support
  October 06, 2022 at 4:19 pm
  Thanks for popping in.
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- Jen
  November 14, 2022 at 4:28 pm
  I want to love this, but the texture was crunch for me. Whenever I try to make cashews creamy in the Vitamix they still end up lumpy and crunchy. Am I supposed to use a food processor instead? I soaked them in boiling water for 2 hours!
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  - Richa
    November 14, 2022 at 6:47 pm
    I use a regular blender and they always come out creamy. I blend for a minute then let sit for 5 and blend again for a full minute. If the vitamix isn’t blending it the amount might be too small for the blender or there’s something wrong with it. Mine are always creamy in my regular nutribullet. Have you tried making a large batch cashew cream in the blender with enough volume in the blender?
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Kitty
October 03, 2022 at 8:18 am

Wonderful recipe! Thank you so much for sharing it! 🙏🏼😊❤️
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- Vegan Richa Support
  October 03, 2022 at 1:44 pm
  Thanks for sharing your nice feedback.
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franny
October 01, 2022 at 1:25 pm

just made these for a spooky party im going to tonight where the hosts are vegan. they smell DELIGHTFUL and i can’t wait for them to cool so i can pack them up!
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- Vegan Richa Support
  October 02, 2022 at 5:35 pm
  Hope you had fun 🎉
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Dominique
March 01, 2022 at 1:12 pm

Oh my goodness. I was craving a pumpkin pie recipe vegan, and I was so pleased when I found yours, it’s so good and easy to make and it’s better than the non vegan, my husband is not vegan and he wants more. I have a vegan daughter and she will be so happy if I can make it for holidays always. 😊
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- Vegan Richa Support
  March 03, 2022 at 11:13 am
  wow!
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Kelsey
November 25, 2021 at 6:59 pm

Delicious! And so easy! I’m so glad to have found this recipe.
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- Vegan Richa Support
  November 25, 2021 at 7:08 pm
  me too =)
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Stephanie
November 24, 2021 at 8:44 am
Hi, can’t wait to make this tomorrow! Wondering though, do you think Arrowroot starch/flour would work as a sub for tapioca or cornstarch? Thanks I’m advance!
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- Richa
  November 24, 2021 at 2:29 pm
  Yes it will work
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NC
November 15, 2021 at 6:24 pm

This is absolutely delicious and I’m so glad I came across this website. I had tried another vegan pumpkin pie bar recipe and didn’t not like how it set. This one was creamy and delicious. We (…well I) literally finished it off the next day. So here am I about to start making this recipe again. Thank you for sharing this!
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- Vegan Richa Support
  November 16, 2021 at 12:49 pm
  yay!
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Rece
November 06, 2021 at 3:18 pm

Delicious! Tastes just like pumpkin pie. The cashews add a nice creaminess.
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- Vegan Richa Support
  November 08, 2021 at 11:13 am
  perfect!
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Saiedah
October 17, 2021 at 2:44 pm
Is it possible to freeze these for later?
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- Richa
  October 17, 2021 at 7:51 pm
  Yes! Just thaw for 15-20 mins and serve
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Kari
October 06, 2021 at 7:18 pm

These are SO tasty! I have tried many vegan baking recipes. This is the first one where I absolutely could not tell they were vegan!
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- Vegan Richa Support
  October 07, 2021 at 10:39 am
  Hooray!! awesome to hear
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JJ
October 03, 2021 at 3:17 pm

Yum! These are everything I hoped they would be. They taste like Fall! I did the coconut cream variation since I’m allergic to cashews. Thanks for (almost) always giving a nut free option since a cashew allergy is a real bummer as a vegan!
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- Richa
  October 03, 2021 at 7:05 pm
  ❤️❤️❤️
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Henriette
August 26, 2021 at 2:49 pm

These are good. I used 150g dates, that I soaked with the cashews in hot water, instead of maple syrup.
O it was delicious, caramel-y and rich. Will make this again.
Would love to see more recipes with dates instead of sugar or maple syrup.
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- Richa
  August 27, 2021 at 3:38 am
  Great idea to use soaked dates!
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Carla Tejada
December 18, 2020 at 6:35 pm

This was very simple and absolutely delicious! My friends loved it
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Nithya
November 29, 2020 at 12:16 pm
Hi Richa,
My daughter made these pumpkin bars for Thanksgiving last week. They were very easy to put together. Substituted GF flour for all purpose flour. It was so delicious and family loved it. Thank you for this great recipe.
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- Richa
  November 29, 2020 at 1:16 pm
  Awesome
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Lisa
November 28, 2020 at 6:48 am
What would you use as a substitute for the regular flour as I’m allergic to wheat (and oats)?
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- Richa
  November 28, 2020 at 9:12 am
  Any gf blend that you can eat
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Lyn
November 26, 2020 at 10:47 am

Wow – these pumpkin bars are absolutely delicious! I made these for Thanksgiving and everyone agreed they were amazing. I followed the instructions exactly and they were a breeze to make. I will be making these around the holidays from now on. Richa – thank you for inspiring us with the most amazing recipes!
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- Vegan Richa Support
  November 26, 2020 at 9:59 pm
  Yay! I’m so glad that you enjoyed a Thanksgiving treat
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Dena
November 25, 2020 at 7:51 pm
Can either pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds be used instead of cashews??
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Maureen Vukojevich
November 24, 2020 at 9:15 am
I made the pumpkin bars, and they were delicious. My whole family loved them. I’d like to convert the recipe to make a pumpkin pie. Could you share with me how to do that? Thank you.
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- Vegan Richa Support
  November 24, 2020 at 11:33 am
  Hello there! I would make the same recipe but put in in a pie dish, reduce the cook time to about 25 mins and check to see if it’s done… add more time if needed. Let us know how it turns out! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
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  - Maureen Vukojevich
    November 24, 2020 at 1:10 pm
    I was confused by your first comment. I was happy to see the second comment. I’ll double the recipe and cook for 45 minutes or more. Thank you!
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    - Richa
      November 24, 2020 at 5:49 pm
      Glad to help! I have an assistant who replies to comments as well as we get many. She may have interpreted either the recipe or your comment Differently.
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- Richa
  November 24, 2020 at 11:48 am
  Double the recipe for a pie dish. Check at 45 mins if the center is set else bake another 10 mins. Ignore earlier comment
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Kelly
November 16, 2020 at 9:39 pm

Delicious!
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- Vegan Richa Support
  November 17, 2020 at 1:28 pm
  😃 😄 excellent ! thank you
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Kelly
November 07, 2020 at 3:14 pm
Richa–I have a question about the size of the pan. To serve 6, it sounds like a person uses a loaf pan. In your pictures, it looks like you use a 9 x 13 pan. If I double the recipe, do I use a 9 x 13?
Thanks! Can’t wait to make this for Thanksgiving! 🙂
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BellaSusan
November 06, 2020 at 1:33 am

Thank you so much for sharing these with us.
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Janet Robison
November 02, 2020 at 11:16 am

Delicious
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- Richa
  November 02, 2020 at 3:00 pm
  ❤️❤️
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Keren
November 02, 2020 at 3:13 am

Made these bars this weekend and they were absolutely delicious! So easy to make. I am going to make them for Thanksgiving instead of pie.
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- Richa
  November 02, 2020 at 7:22 am
  Yay!!
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Merv Brokke
November 01, 2020 at 4:38 pm

Delicious. That. Is. The. Reply! We made it today and it is almost gone. This could be the go to replacement for pumpkin pie.
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- Richa
  November 01, 2020 at 6:02 pm
  Awesome!!
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Carolyn McEvoy
November 01, 2020 at 1:55 pm

I just wanted to officially come on here and say I made these – and they turned out FANTASTIC. I posted a pic of the results on Facebook (under my gaming name), Vegan Richa knows who that is. 🙂 But the texture and taste are incredible – they truly taste EXACTLY like a pumpkin pie and with the special crust – it’s simply delicious. I didn’t have to substitute ANYTHING – followed the recipe to the letter – thanks Vegan Richa! Now I’ll be combing your website for more delicious desserts!
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- Vegan Richa Support
  November 01, 2020 at 2:05 pm
  its officially awesome. thanks for popping in
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Carrie
October 31, 2020 at 9:53 pm

I made the Vegan Pumpkin Pie Bars tonight. I don’t consume oil so I substituted runny almond butter for the oil in the crust (to get the right consistency it took more than 3 tablespoons). I used arrowroot instead of cornstarch. They came out firm and perfect! Sooooo good! Easy to make too. Next time I will double the recipe for sure.
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- Richa
  October 31, 2020 at 11:08 pm
  Awesome
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Vicky
October 31, 2020 at 8:22 pm

So good! I added chopped pecans to the crust and we can’t stop eating them. Delicious recipe!!!
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- Richa
  October 31, 2020 at 8:25 pm
  Great idea!
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Julie Olsen
October 31, 2020 at 6:07 pm

I just made this pumpkin pie bars recipe and it’s so delicious. It’s also easier than making pie. I will definitely make it again. Your recipes are always winners. Pumpkin pie is one of my favorite desserts too.
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- Richa
  October 31, 2020 at 7:27 pm
  ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Jillian
October 31, 2020 at 1:48 pm

Fast, easy, and delicious!! Perfect texture and sweetness!! ❤️❤️❤️
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- Richa
  October 31, 2020 at 2:25 pm
  Yay!❤️❤️❤️
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Linda
October 30, 2020 at 6:14 pm

Made these today. They were very easy to make. The crust is delicious and the pumpkin is excellent. My guests raved. My husband likes it better than pumpkin pie!
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- Richa
  October 30, 2020 at 6:39 pm
  Awesome! I gave these to my neighbors and they loved them too!
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Kelly
October 30, 2020 at 1:14 pm
Hi Richa! For the cashew sub would it be 1/3 cup of the coconut cream? Thanks!!
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- Richa
  October 30, 2020 at 1:32 pm
  Yes
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Lisa
October 30, 2020 at 12:25 pm
I will definitely make this – if I leave out the maple syrup will it affect the bake? My husband is diabetic and can’t tolerate any form of sugar other than sugar alcohols which don’t come in liquid form. Monk fruit only needs a few drops so it can’t replace liquid sugars.
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- Richa
  October 30, 2020 at 1:32 pm
  Yes leave it out. You’ll need a few tbsp non dairy milk to blend
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Carrie
October 30, 2020 at 9:37 am
The pumpkin bars look delicious! Any recommendation for a substitute for the corn starch? Thank you
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- Richa
  October 30, 2020 at 10:18 am
  Tapioca or arrowroot
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