Healthy No Bake Pumpkin Cookie Dough Bars

Prep Time 10 mins
Rest Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Ratings 5 from 1 votes
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 12
Best Season: Fall
Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free
Ingredients
    For the Cokie Dough Base:
  • 3/4 cup cashew butter (creamy)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (organic)
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (organic)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup almond flour (organic)
  • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/8 tsp fine sea salt
  • 45 g dark chocolate (organic, roughly chopped - I like the brand Hu)
  • 30 g pumpkin protein powder (I use Truvani - Discount code KATIE10)
    • Ganache:
  • 100 g dark chocolate (organic, roughly chopped)
  • 1 tbsp cashew butter (creamy)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prep your dish: Lightly spray a small baking dish (10x6 or loaf pan) with avocado oil or nonstick spray. I used this 1 QT 10x6 baking dish.
  2. 2
    Make the dough: In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, salt, pumpkin pie spice, protein powder, vanilla, cashew butter, pumpkin purée, and maple syrup. Stir until smooth and fully incorporated.
  3. 3
    Add the chocolate: Fold in the chopped dark chocolate, then press the dough evenly into your prepared dish.
  4. 4
    Chill: Freeze for 10 minutes while you make the ganache.
  5. 5
    Make the ganache: Melt the dark chocolate and 1 tablespoon of cashew butter together on the stove or in the microwave until smooth.
  6. 6
    Layer: Pour the melted ganache over the chilled cookie dough and spread evenly. I also like to add a little bit of flaky sea salt on top of the chocolate ganache topping.
  7. 7
    Set and slice: Place the dish back in the freezer for just 5 minutes — you want the chocolate slightly set but still soft enough to cut. If you let it harden completely, it can crack when slicing. Cut into 12 squares, then return to the freezer for 5-10 more minutes to finish setting.
  8. 8
    Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months. Let frozen bars thaw for about 10–15 minutes before enjoying.
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Keywords: fall, cookie dough, cookies, fall dessert, no bake, gluten free, high protein
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