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October 19, 2016 Autumn

Pumpkin, Pecans and Chocolate Fudge

By: Ana / 9 / Autumn, Dessert, Vegan, Winter, Vegan pumpkin fudge, with chocolate and pecans layers | TheAwesomeGreen.comPin

Pumpkin season is just starting, and today I came back from the farmers’ market with a huge, miffed orange fellow that will easily find its delicious place into my soups and curries. I really wanted to give this guy a new interpretation this fall, so I decided to pair it with chocolate and toasted pecan nuts and turn it into a fudgy delight.

 

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Making vegan fudge is such an easy thing to do—you only need a few ingredients to mix and refrigerate. Simple as that! I seldom use sugar in my sweets. I like to profit from the natural sugars in fruits and vegetables, and pumpkin is the best candidate.

Its mild flavor and sweetness makes it the perfect ingredient to add to pancakes, brownies, or fudges, and its polysaccharides content actually improves blood sugar and regulates insulin production within our bodies.

 

Vegan pumpkin fudge, with layers of pecan nuts and chocolate | TheAwesomeGreen.comPin

 

I see the pumpkin season as a gift from nature. As fall advances, the fresh fruits and vegetables of the season disappear one by one, and our bodies rely on just a few foods to get fresh nutrients from. Pumpkin is a great source of carotenoid phytonutrients, alkalizing minerals, and fiber, making it an exceptional vegetable to consume for supplying the nutrients our bodies need to handle the stress of the cold season.

 

Its manganese, curcubitacins glycosides, and omega-3 fatty acids provide antioxidant support and anti-inflammatory protection to our cells, while its fiber improves digestion and cleanses the body of toxins, old estrogen, and cholesterol. The hard skin of pumpkins and winter squashes preserves these nutrients, making them available for our bodies even after keeping them longer in our pantry.

 

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Layered Pumpkin, Pecans and Chocolate Fudge

A layered fudge combining the sweetness of pumpkin with the flavor of chocolate, making the best fall treat, completely vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 16
Author: The Awesome Green

Ingredients

  • For the Pumpkin Fudge
  • 1/2 medium pumpkin cut into slices
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • For the Base
  • 1 cup toasted pecans
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
  • 1 cup dried pitted dates soaked into purified water for at least 1 hr
  • For the Chocolate Layer
  • 2 vegan chocolate bars melted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 175°C/347°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, add the pumpkin slices, powder with the spice, add a drizzle coconut oil and toss to coat evenly.
  • Roast for 20 mins, until tender, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
  • While the pumpkin is roasting, prepare the base layer.
  • Drain the pitted dates and add them into the food processor, together with the coconut oil and cacao powder, and pulse to obtain a puree.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse to incorporate.
  • Line a square pan with parchment paper and spread the base onto a 1/2 inch layer.
  • Scoop the pumpkin flesh with a spoon, and add it into the food processor.
  • Add the almond butter, the coconut oil, the almond butter and coconut milk, and pulse to obtain a puree.
  • Spread over the nutty base, then top with the melted chocolate sauce.
  • Refrigerate until firm, or freeze for a quick result.

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  1. valentina | sweet kabocha says

    October 19, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    Omg, this sounds gorgeous!! Pumpkin – especially kabocha squash – is totally my favorite mother nature’s gift <3

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    • Ana says

      October 23, 2016 at 7:19 am

      And the best food of fall, nourishing and comforting – I love pumpkins too! <3

      Reply
  2. Rachel @ Baking Up Bliss says

    October 21, 2016 at 10:32 pm

    This looks fantastic! I’m loving the dark and moody photography too. I can’t wait to make these for a healthier halloween 🙂

    Reply
    • Ana says

      October 23, 2016 at 7:21 am

      Thanks so much, I played a bit with a black backdrop and it turned out a moody atmosphere! Let me know if you try the recipe, would love to read how you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rebecka says

    November 21, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    You’re right, the season of pumpkins is a gift of nature. I love this fudge.

    Reply
    • Ana says

      November 21, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Oh yes, and I love everything about autumn, including the rain. Pumpkins are the cherry on top 🙂 Multumesc pentru vizita ;)!

      Reply
  4. Beth says

    November 29, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    your recipe sounds amazing and I’m definitely going to try this. I was initially excited when I saw the ‘gluten free’ label, but then I saw that the recipe contains oats. Oats are technically not gluten free… and if as a well-meaning friend you make this for someone with coeliac, you could actually be causing harm… if you’re avoiding gluten for other reasons besides coeliac, then this should be fine, just something to keep in mind! https://www.ceres.co.nz/blog/no-oats-are-not-gluten-free-heres-why-2/

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    • Ana says

      December 1, 2016 at 7:37 am

      Thank you Beth, you are totally right!

      Reply
  5. Fran says

    November 5, 2017 at 3:57 pm

    Looking forward to test this 🙂 How many ounces/grams of pumpkin does a 1/2 pumpkin correspond to ?

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