Pumpkin Pie Bites

By pumpkinpassion

Ingredients

• Crust
• 1 1/2 cups quick or rolled oats* (divided)
• 1 cup sorghum (or other whole grain) flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup apple sauce or apple butter
• 2 tablespoons water
• Filling
• 15 ounces pumpkin (canned or cooked and water pressed out)
• 12 ounces extra-firm silken tofu (lite preferred)
• 1/2 cup turbinado sugar (or regular sugar)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or other liquid sweetener)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Topping
• 1/4 cup quick or rolled oats*
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 F. Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch nonstick baking pan with parchment paper.

Crust: Place 1/2 cup of the oats in a blender and crush them to a fine powder. Mix the oat flour with the other dry ingredients of the crust in a medium mixing bowl. Add the apple sauce and water and stir until well-moistened. If necessary, add additional water a teaspoon at a time until all flour is moist. Pour it into the prepared pan and press it into the pan until the bottom is evenly covered.

Filling: Place all the filling ingredients into a blender or food processor. Process until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Pour filling on top of crust and smooth with a spatula.

Topping and Baking: Mix the topping ingredients together and sprinkle on top of the filling. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until pumpkin is set in the middle. Remove from oven and run a non-metal knife or spatula around the edges. Cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into 48 squares.
Servings: 48
Yield: 48 squares
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per serving): 68 calories, 8 calories from fat, less than 1g total fat, 0mg cholesterol, 62mg sodium, 56mg potassium, 13.5g carbohydrates, 1.3g fiber, 5.8g sugar, 2g protein, 1.2 points.

*Gluten-free results depend on using certified gluten-free oats and other ingredients.