Vegan Pumpkin Bites

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 70 Minutes

Servings: 30

I found this recipe from they are soooooo good! My family didn't even know they were vegan :)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups quick oats (divided) or 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (divided)

1 cup sorghum flour (or other whole grain)

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup applesauce or 1/2 cup apple butter

2 tablespoons water

15 ounces pumpkin (canned or cooked and water pressed out)

12 ounces extra-firm silken tofu (lite preferred)

1/2 cup turbinado sugar (or regular sugar)

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)

2 tablespoons agave nectar (or other liquid sweetener)

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup quick oats (the remainder of divided) or 1/4 cup rolled oats (the remainder of divided)

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (i used penzey's but here's a vegan option)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch nonstick baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Crust: Place 1/2 cup of the oats in a blender and crush them to a fine powder. Mix the oat flour with the other dry ingredients of the crust in a medium mixing bowl. Add the apple sauce and water and stir until well-moistened. If necessary, add additional water a teaspoon at a time until all flour is moist. Pour it into the prepared pan and press it into the pan until the bottom is evenly covered.
3. Filling: Place all the filling ingredients into a blender or food processor. Process until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour filling on top of crust and smooth with a spatula.
4. Topping and Baking: Mix the topping ingredients together and sprinkle on top of the filling. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until pumpkin is set in the middle. Remove from oven and run a non-metal knife or spatula around the edges. Cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into 48 squares.

By RecipeOfHealth.com