| Almost Paleo Pumpkin Squares with Maple Walnut Frosting [Grain/Refined Sugar Free] |
Author: Oven Love
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 35 mins
inspired by This Primal Life **For these to be paleo-approved, just omit the frosting.**
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter (walnut or pecan butter would be great too, but tend to be hard to find/expensive unless you make it at home)
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (Jamie has a great recipe you can make at home, or you can just substitute plain cinnamon here)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- whole walnuts or pecans, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8x8 baking pan with butter, oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk almond butter, pumpkin, egg, honey/maple syrup, baking soda and pumpkin pie spice until well combined. Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- While the squares are cooling, combine the cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer and mix until smooth. Scrape down the sides and add the maple syrup. When the squares are completely cool, spread on the frosting. Cut into 2-inch squares and add a nut on the top for garnish. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Recipe by Oven Love at https://www.ovenloveblog.com/almost-paleo-pumpkin-squares-with-maple-walnut-frosting-grainrefined-sugar-free/