Coconut Pumpkin Bars

Coconut Bars with Pumpkin Filling

1/4 c dried cherries
12 pitted, chopped dates
1/4 c water
1/2 c pumpkin
1/2 T cinnamon
Simmer on medium heat until thick and spreadable.

1 c coconut flakes
1/2 c sunflower seeds
1/2 c quinoa flour
1 scoop (about 1/3 cup) protein powder
1/4 c chia seeds
1 flax egg
2 T honey
2 T melted coconut oil
1 T stevia powder
1/2 c almond milk
Combine above. Spread half into square baking pan. Top with pumpkin and fruit mixture. Press the remaining batter on top of pumpkin.

Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Cut into 16 pieces and enjoy all week! Thanksgiving is here early this year. ;)

Acknowledgments to Sarahfit at www.sarahfit.com for inspiring me with her date-oat bars. These coconut bars were created by my desire to make an oat-free, fruit filled bar as gorgeous as her bars!