Pumpkin Pie Squares

Very good.  Used 1 1/2 cups rolled oats and 1 cup ground.  Try adding sliced or diced apples next time (and possibly raisins and/or shredded coconut.)

1 cup pitted and diced medjool dates
3/4 cup water
1 ½ cups rolled oats, ground into flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 15-oz. can cooked pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup coconut milk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Line a 9x9" baking pan with parchment paper.

Place diced dates into a small bowl with the 3/4 cup of water and soak for at least 15 minutes.

Place oat flour and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl.

In Vitamix, blend soaked dates, date soak water, vanilla, and coconut milk until smooth (1-2 minutes). Pour into the bowl of flour/spices, and also add the pumpkin.  Mix with a wooden spoon until all the dry ingredients are incorporated.

Scrape batter into prepared baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes.  Light browning and some cracks on the top are good indications that it’s done. Let cool at least 10-15 minutes before cutting and serving. Storing in the refrigerator overnight will firm up these squares, then you can pack them in a lunch or as a snack.

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