Pumpkin Crunch Squares

These Pumpkin Crunch Squares with a salted chocolate magic shell topping are the BEST healthy fall treat! Made with creamy almond butter, real pumpkin, crumbled rice cakes, pumpkin spice, and sweetened with maple syrup, then topped with dates, peanuts, and a chocolate magic shell topping with a sprinkle of sea salt. Every bite of these rice cake bars is full of chocolatey, pumpkin, peanut flavors and the best crunchy texture!

Pumpkin Crunch Squares – Healthy Fall Dessert

I have these Pumpkin Crunch Squares in my freezer right now and OH MY GOODNESS. I cannot stop eating them! They’re incredibly easy to make, full of flavor, they have the best crunchy texture, and are truly one of my favorite fall snacks. I love keeping these on hand for whenever I’m craving chocolate (or pumpkin)!

Think easy rice krispies bars, but made with more wholesome ingredients (like almond butter and dates), mixed with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, and topped with chocolatey goodness. I’m so obsessed with these bars and I know you will be, too!

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What You’ll Need

Pumpkin Rice Cake Bars

• Creamy Almond Butter – Peanut butter works great, too!
• Pumpkin Puree (opens in a new tab)
• Maple Syrup
• Vanilla Extract
• Pumpkin Spice (opens in a new tab) – Feel free to adjust to taste.
• Rice Cakes – These salted caramel rice cakes (opens in a new tab) are SO good in this recipe!
• Roasted Salted Peanuts
• Medjool Dates

Topping

• Chocolate Chips (opens in a new tab) – Easily make this recipe dairy-free and vegan by using dairy-free chocolate chips!
• Coconut Oil (opens in a new tab)
• Flaky Sea Salt (optional, for topping)

How to Make Pumpkin Rice Cake Bars

Put these bars together in just a few minutes, then freeze! The process is so easy. Here’s how to make Pumpkin Rice Cake Bars:

1. Mix crumbled rice cakes, almond butter, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla, chopped peanuts, and pumpkin spice together in a medium bowl.
2. Transfer the mixture into a 9×5″ loaf pan lined with parchment paper, then press down.
3. Add chopped dates into the mixture and press on top.
4. Set in the freezer.
5. In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together, microwaving in 15 second increments and stirring often just until smooth.
6. Pour the chocolate over the pumpkin crunch mixture and spread evenly, immediately sprinkling any toppings over the chocolate.
7. Freeze for at least 30 minutes (but preferably 1 hour).
8. Cut into bars and enjoy!

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Refrigerating/Freezing

These Pumpkin Crunch Squares are best stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. They can also be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. To enjoy from frozen, simply let the bar thaw out for a few minutes at room temperature or place in the fridge for a few hours.

More Healthy Fall Treats You’ll Love

• Apple Pie Cookies
• Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte
• Maple Gluten-Free Donuts
• Pumpkin Banana Muffins (opens in a new tab)
• Chocolate Covered Apples

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