Primal Pumpkin Pie Squares

Name: Primal Pumpkin Pie Squares
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 9 Squares, 9 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup almond butter; 1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin; 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup maple syrup or 1/4 cup honey; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup almond flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut; 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Submitted by zedkay

"Scrumptious comfort food that is primal/paleo/low carb friendly."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 14
Yields:: 9 Squares
Serves:: 9

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup almond butter
1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 eggs
¹⁄₄ cup maple syrup or 1/4 cup honey
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¹⁄₄ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¹⁄₄ teaspoon nutmeg
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
¹⁄₄ cup almond flour
¹⁄₄ cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
¹⁄₂ cup dark chocolate chips

directions

Melt coconut oil and almond butter briefly in microwave (just enough to thin it out, but not make it hot).
Combine above with pumpkin purée. Add in beaten eggs, maple syrup and vanilla/almond extract.
Stir in almond flour, coconut, spices and soda.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Spread batter into a greased 9x9 square pan.
Bake at 350F for 30 minutes. Adjust cooking times to your own texture preferences (less time for gooey squares, more time for ones that are more set).
Cool for 5-10 minutes. Cut into squares and enjoy! Delicious served warm.