• Line an 8 by 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper so you can lift the bars out for cutting.

Make the crust

• Place the oats, pumpkin seeds, coconut, cinnamon, and salt into your jar.
• For Vitamix: Blend on Variable 6 until ground, approximately 15 seconds. Then add dates and blend until mixed, approximately 25 seconds. You may want to scoop the contents of the jar towards the middle when adding the dates for optimal mixing.
• For Blendtec: Pulse the mixture three or more times until ground. Add 2/3 cup dates and pulse until well combined and sticky.
• The crust mixture may look crumbly, but it should hold together when pinched between your fingers. If necessary, add more dates to get the right consistency.
• Press the dough firmly and evenly into the baking pan. Place the pan in the freezer while you prepare the filling.

Make the filling

• Rinse out your jar and then place the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, salt, and spices in it.
• For Vitamix: Blend on Variable 8 for approximately 25 seconds until smooth.
• For Blendtec: Pulse for 15-30 seconds until smooth.
• Add the coconut flour and pulse again until well combined. Adjust sweetness if desired by adding dates, maple syrup, or coconut nectar.
• Remove the pan from the freezer and pour the filling on top, spreading it out evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper edges. Use a chef's knife to cut the bars, wiping the knife clean between cuts. Serve chilled and garnish with granola, chocolate chips, and/or coconut flakes!
• All done! Enjoy!! Now take a photo, rate it, and share your accomplishments! :) Tag @BlenderBabes & #BlenderBabes