Easy No-Bake Gluten and Dairy Free Butternut Pecan Squares

Easy No-Bake Gluten and Dairy Free Butternut Pecan Squares

photo by recipe author

Servings: 16
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups pecan pieces
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon organic sugar
• pinch salt

Filling:

• 2 cups organic butternut squash puree
• 1/2 cup organic sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• pinch salt
• 1/2 cup coconut cream concentrate, melted

Put the pecan pieces in a food processor along with the coconut oil, vanilla, sugar, and salt. Pulse until you have a slightly chunky mix. Firmly press the pecan mixture into an 8 x 8 inch baking pan.

In a medium saucepan, warm the butternut squash puree with sugar and cinnamon. When it is at a simmer, turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla, salt, and coconut cream concentrate. Whisk until the coconut butter is completely incorporated.

Spread the butternut mixture over the pecan crust.

Refrigerate for at least two hours, then cut into squares and serve.

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