Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Vegan Pumpkin Pop Tarts, a perfect treat for any time of day. These flaky pastries are filled with a spiced pumpkin puree and topped with a sweet maple icing, making them an irresistible option for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. They are not only easy to prepare but also entirely plant-based, ensuring everyone can enjoy them without compromise. With customizable fillings and a satisfying texture, these pop tarts blend comfort and taste flawlessly. Bake a batch to celebrate fall or simply to brighten your day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 240g all-purpose flour (or gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 220g dairy-free butter (cold and cut into small cubes)
- Ice-water (as needed)
- 100g pumpkin puree
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice (for filling)
- 50g maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch/cornflour
- Dairy-free milk (for icing)
- 100g icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (for icing)
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin puree (for icing)
- 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin spice (for icing)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and pumpkin spice. Add cold dairy-free butter and mix until crumbly.
- Gradually add ice water until dough forms; chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling by mixing pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, maple syrup, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Roll out chilled dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut into rectangles.
- Place filling on half of each rectangle; fold over and seal edges.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For icing, whisk together icing sugar, maple syrup, pumpkin puree, and dairy-free milk until desired consistency is reached; drizzle over cooled pop tarts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with different spices or sweeteners based on your preferences! You can also use fresh pumpkin if you prefer that over canned puree.