Primal Pumpkin Pie Squares

Scrumptious comfort food that is primal/paleo/low carb friendly.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 9
• Yields: 9 Squares

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup almond butter
• 1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin
• 1  tablespoon coconut oil
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup or 1⁄4 cup honey
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract (optional)
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 cup  almond flour
• 1⁄4 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
• 1⁄2 cup  dark chocolate chips

Directions

1. Melt coconut oil and almond butter briefly in microwave (just enough to thin it out, but not make it hot).
2. Combine above with pumpkin purée. Add in beaten eggs, maple syrup and vanilla/almond extract.
3. Stir in almond flour, coconut, spices and soda.
4. Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Spread batter into a greased 9x9 square pan.
6. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes. Adjust cooking times to your own texture preferences (less time for gooey squares, more time for ones that are more set).
7. Cool for 5-10 minutes. Cut into squares and enjoy! Delicious served warm.