Pumpkin “Cheesecake” Squares – Purposeful Eats

Ingredients

• Crust
• 1 cup raw pecans
• 1/2 cup raw walnuts
• 8 Medjool dates, pitted
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• pinch of salt
• Topping
• 2 cups raw cashews, soaked, drained and rinsed (directions below)
• 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon clove
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract