No Bake Pumpkin Bars

Indulge in these ooey, gooey No Bake Pumpkin Bars with an amazingly rich avocado chocolate icing. This pumpkin no bake dessert comes gluten-free, grain-free, and without any refined sugar. Best of all, you can whip these up in less than 30 minutes. 

Ingredients For No Bake Pumpkin Bars

These No Bake Pumpkin Bars have two layers. One is a chewy, gooey pumpkin layer on the bottom. The other is the smooth, rich avocado chocolate icing at the top.

The bottom layer uses pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and a scoop of my Pumpkin Spice Paleo Protein powder. It also contains walnuts and dried apricots. All you need to do is add the ingredients to a food processor and pulse to combine. Continue blending until you get a ball or a thick paste texture. The dried apricots add natural sweetness to the pumpkin layer, while the walnuts give it a great texture. The pumpkin pie spice mixture compliments the flavor of the pumpkin puree, giving these pumpkin bars that irresistible Fall flavor.

Apricots are so nutritious and make excellent additions to healthy dessert recipes. These small yellow stone fruits are slightly smaller than peaches with a mildly sweet yet tart flavor. Apricots are high in fiber, which supports digestive health. They also contain vitamins C and A. These vitamins act as antioxidants to protect eye and immune health. They also contain potassium, an essential mineral that promotes fluid balance in the body . Make sure to buy dried, pitted apricots without added sugar or preservatives.

Walnuts are full of omega-3 fatty acids. Your body needs these healthy fats to support optimal brain, eye, and immune health . Walnuts are also a nutritious and filling ingredient if you can tolerate tree nuts in your diet.

Pumpkin puree adds beta-carotene to these no bake pumpkin bars . Beta-carotene converts to Vitamin A in the body, which supports a healthy immune system. Pumpkin is also loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants help mop up free radical damage that contributes to chronic illnesses. In addition, pumpkin is low-calorie and high-fiber! It’s the perfect ingredient for tasty, festive treats. 

Pumpkin Spice Protein Powder

What makes this no bake dessert both delicious and nutritious? The secret lies in using my flavorful, limited edition protein powder! 

That’s right, your favorite Fall flavor now comes with a host of health benefits. My seasonal Pumpkin Spice Paleo Protein powder blends real ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves to give you an authentic pumpkin pie spice flavor without any artificial ingredients. Each scoop gives you 21 grams of grass fed, beef collagen protein to support lean muscle mass. This Type II collagen also supports a healthy gut and promotes proper immune function. Last but certainly not least, this delicious protein powder nourishes skin, hair, and nails for a healthy glow. 

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Pumpkin pie spice uses a mixture of seasonings that go really well with pumpkin. I use a blend of ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. You can use the recipe below to make just enough pumpkin pie spice for this pumpkin no bake dessert. Or, you can scale up and make extra! That way, it’s available when you need it next time.

All of these spices have anti-inflammatory benefits. They also have antioxidants to support optimal health. Did I mention they also give these no bake pumpkin bars a great flavor?

Avocado Chocolate Icing

Not all pumpkin bars come with icing, but this one does! For this no bake pumpkin dessert, I add a layer of the smoothest, most decadent avocado chocolate icing. You won’t believe it’s made without any refined sugar or unhealthy fats.

You might think an avocado might add a weird vegetable flavor. Not to worry, avocado is actually very mild. That means it takes on whatever flavors you mix it with! To make the avocado chocolate icing, simply place a peeled avocado, stevia, and cacao powder into a blender. Make sure to leave the avocado pit out. Add a pinch of sea salt and continue blending until you get a smooth, creamy consitency.

Spread the avocado chocolate icing over the pumpkin layer and chill in the fridge for at least two hours. This helps the No Bake Pumpkin Bars to set. When you’re ready to serve, simply slice into sixteen squares and enjoy!

Avocados contain healthy plant fats that help us feel full longer. Raw cacao contains fiber, iron, and antioxidants. The pinch of salt really helps balance the sweetness of the stevia out. 

How To Enjoy No Bake Pumpkin Bars

If you happen to have leftovers, these No Bake Pumpkin Bars keep well in the fridge for up to three days. Believe it or not, they are just as delicious left over as they are on day one!

While this no bake pumpkin dessert is fantastic on its own, it also goes well with something warm. I like to sip on a mug of Gut Healing Chicken Bone Broth.