Orange Walnut Pumpkin Bars

These are really good.
Ingredients:
Crust

• 1/3-1/2 cup Earth Balance



• 1 cup brown sugar-raw



• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour-I used Bob's Red Mill



• 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour-make sure it is pastry as it is lighter.



• 1 cup rolled oats-quick



• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened pumpkin-I used fresh pumpkin



• 1 cup original soy creamer



• 2 eggs-I used egg replacer



• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest-I zested the entire peel of the orange



• 1 teaspoon cinnamon



• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract-no imitation please



• 1/2 teaspoon ginger



• 1/2 teaspoon salt



• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg



• 1/4 teaspoon allspice

Topping

• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts



• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut-optional



• reserved 3/4 cups of flour mixture

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

1. To make the crust, beat the sugar and Earth Balance together in a large bowl.


2. Add the flour oats and salt.


3. When completely combined and crumbly, remove 3/4 cups and set aside for the topping.


4. Spread the crumbs in a 10 by 14" baking sheet. Press down with the palm of your hands.


5. Bake for 30 minutes or until lighltly golden brown on edges.


6. Remove from oven and cool slightly on wire rack.


7. In the meantime, put all of the filling ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.


8. Pour over crust. Spread evenly.


9. Sprinkle with topping that has been well mixed. Press down lightly.


10. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden around the edges.


11. Cool cut into small bar cookies. these freeze really well.

Enjoy!!!