Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 1 cup dates (pitted, soaked in water 20 minutes and drained)
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened apple butter
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in water 20 minutes and drained)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • optional toppings: unsweetened coconut and pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds)

Instruction

  • To a food processor, add the ingredients for the base. Process on high until the dates and ingredients are blended into a sticky ball.
  • Transfer the mixture to an 8.5" baking pan lined with parchment paper. Use your hands to press the mixture into the pan into an even layer.
  • Place in the freezer while you prepare the custard topping.
  • Then place the ingredients for the custard in the food processor. Process on high until smooth then remove the pan from the freezer and spread the custard over it in an even layer.
  • Add optional toppings as desired then freeze 2-3 hours until the custard is hardened.
  • Once hardened, remove from the freezer and slice into 8 bars.
  • Bars keep in the freezer up to 1 month.