Sugar Cookie Vegan Pumpkin Bars
Deliciously moist and tender pumpkin bars combine the sweetness of sugar cookies with the rich flavor of pumpkin, all while being vegan and easy to make.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond or oat milk
- 4 tbsp melted vegan butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
Dry Ingredients
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup organic cane sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free)
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spices (optional)
Topping (Optional)
- 1 tbsp turbinado cane sugar For topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, almond milk, and melted vegan butter until creamy.
- Stir in baking powder, vanilla, salt, and sugar until smooth.
- Gradually add in the flour and pumpkin pie spices (if using), mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle with turbinado cane sugar for a crunchy finish.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool, then slice into bars and serve!
Notes
Cool the bars a bit before cutting for cleaner edges. Serve with vegan ice cream or a drizzle of maple syrup for added indulgence.