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Keto Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Bars

A must have frozen creamy pumpkin bar that is the perfect for fall weather. This recipe is Paleo and Keto compliant.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 6 Large Bars
Author: Ashley McCrary

Ingredients

Keto Pumpkin Cream Version

  • 2 cans coconut milk chilled
  • 1 can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup unsweetened dark chocolate melted (see notes)
  • 20 drops pure liquid stevia or 2 tbsp of other sugar-free sweetener of choice, see notes
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Keto Crust Version

  • 1/2 cup Almonds
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 3 tbsp monk fruit syrup (see notes for brand I use)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 6 drops pure liquid stevia or 1 tsp of other sugar-free sweetener of choice, see notes

Paleo Pumpkin Cream Version

  • 2 cans coconut milk chilled
  • 1 can pumpkin puree
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup date syrup would work also
  • 1 cup unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Paleo Crust Version

  • 1/2 cup Almonds
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 3/4 cup dates
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Use an 8x8 baking dish and line the bottom with parchment paper. Sit to the side.
  • Add all of the ingredients for the crust to a food processor or blender. Blend until it is a thick crust like consistency. The crust should be sticky and almost resemble a Larabar. (The paleo version will likely stick better. The keto version will be less sticky but still sticky enough to spread on the bottom of the dish and will hard once in the freezer).
  • Transfer the crust to the baking pan and spread out evenly on top of the parchment paper. Move the baking pan with the crust to the freezer while making your cream filling.
  • Add the chilled coconut milk (do not use the water at the bottom of the can, only the heavy cream at the top) to a mixer. Add the rest of the ingredients to the coconut milk and mix on high until combined.
  • Once combined, remove the baking dish from the freezer and pour the filling over the top.
  • Transfer back to the freezer to harden for at least 3-4 hours.
  • Once firm, melt 1 cup of dark chocolate and pour evenly over the top of the pumpkin mixture and allow to harden. The coldness from the pumpkin cream should allow this to happen fairly quickly.
  • Cut the bars into 6 large or 12 small.

Notes

Click below to grab my favorite products for this recipe:
Lilly's Chocolate
Monk Fruit Syrup
Liquid Stevia
8x8 Baking Dish
Parchment Paper
Maple Syrup