Gluten-Free Vegan No-Bake Crispy Pumpkin Spice Squares

These plant-based Gluten-Free Vegan No-Bake Crispy Pumpkin Spice Squares are an easy and healthy recipe to make in less than 10 minutes using clean, real food ingredients. It's a no-bake vegan dessert with the flavors of Fall and is gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and contain no refined sugar.

You'll love how easy it is to make these Gluten-Free Vegan No-Bake Crispy Pumpkin Spice Squares with delicious Fall flavors!

Gluten-Free Vegan No-Bake Crispy Pumpkin Spice Squares

Here's why this recipe works - my top 3 reasons:

1. Can be prepared in less than 10 minutes
2. Easy no-bake vegan dessert
3. Made with clean, real food ingredients

Can Be Prepared In Less Than 10 Minutes

You can make this easy dessert in less than 10 minutes using only a food processor!

For example, there are only 2 quick steps to make this recipe:

1. Making the crispy pumpkin spice layer
2. Preparing the creamy + smooth chocolate pumpkin spice topping

Once you've made the dessert, you just need to let it firm in the freezer before enjoying it.

Easy No-Bake Vegan Dessert

This easy dessert requires no oven or baking so it's super easy to prepare.

You don't need a mixer, baking pans or a hot oven to make it.

Made With Clean, Real Food Ingredients

Most S.A.D. (Standard American Diet) pumpkin desserts are made with typical baking ingredients like eggs, butter, and white flour. 

But not this one!

It's made with nutrient-dense, real food ingredients like almond butter, coconut oil, raw cacao powder.

In addition, it's naturally sweetened with Medjool dates and maple syrup!

My healthy no-bake vegan dessert is plant-based, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, egg-free, grain-free, no-bake, contains no refined sugar and can be Medical Medium® Compliant by omitting the chocolate layer.

How To Make Gluten-Free Vegan Crispy Pumpkin Spice Squares: Step-by-Step Instructions

Here is how to make this recipe and I'll show you with step-by-step instructions below.

Before beginning, prepare a 9 x 5 loaf pan lined with parchment paper, then set aside.

Step 1: Prepare The Crispy Layer

Firstly, add all the ingredients for the crispy layer to a food processor and process.

Process the mixture just enough to break down the dates into tiny pieces.

However, take care to not overprocess.

Next, transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan.

Spread it evenly on the bottom of the pan and press it down firmly.

Step 2: Prepare The Chocolate Layer

Secondly, add all the ingredients for the chocolate layer to a small mixing bowl.

Whisk until everything is well combined and the mixture is creamy and smooth.

Step 3: Assembly

Thirdly, pour the chocolate mixture on top of the crispy mixture and spread it evenly.

Place the loaf pan in the freezer for approximately 60 minutes, or until the squares are hardened.

Step 4: How To Store the No-Bake Pumpkin Spice Squares

Lastly, store the squares in an air-tight BPA-free container in the freezer or refrigerator until ready to serve.

They will get soft and lose their shape if left out at room temperature.

Karielyn's Expert Tips + Ingredient Substitutions for Gluten-Free Vegan No-Bake Crispy Pumpkin Spice Squares

Here are some of my expert tips to make this recipe perfectly:

Brown Rice Crisps Cereal. I used the 365 Organic Brown Rice Crisps Cereal to make this recipe because it only has 3 ingredients. However, feel free to use your favorite brand.

Almond Butter. This can be substituted with your favorite nut butter. For example, sunflower seed butter, cashew butter, or even peanut butter.

Dates. I used the large Medjool dates but you could use any variety. Just make sure you remove the pits before adding them to your food processor.

Coconut Oil. If you don't like the taste or flavor of coconut oil, use organic refined coconut oil which has zero coconut taste or flavor.

Cacao Powder. This can be substituted with regular cocoa powder in the same amount. If you are concerned with using 100% raw cacao while following the Medical Medium protocol, omit the chocolate topping.

Maple Syrup. You can use another unrefined liquid sweetener like organic date nectar or organic coconut nectar as a substitute.

Pumpkin Spice. I like to use this high-quality organic pumpkin pie spice. However, feel free to use your favorite brand.

Himalayan Pink Salt. This is my salt of preference, however, you can always substitute with sea salt.

Medical Medium® Substitutions: Substitute the organic pure vanilla extract with organic vanilla bean powder or alcohol-free vanilla extract. In addition, if you need these to be 100% Medical Medium® Compliant, omit the chocolate topping - they taste amazing even without the chocolate!

Want More Healthy Gluten-Free Vegan No-Bake Dessert Recipes?

Check out these:

• Caramel Apple Bars
• Gluten-Free Vegan No-Bake Black Forest Bars
• Cranberry Lemon Ball Truffles
• or my CLEAN DESSERTS Cookbook with 72 plant-based vegan + gluten-free no-bake dessert recipes made with clean, real food ingredients just like this one that you will love!

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