Name: No-Bake Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients: 30 vegan gingersnap cookies; 1 cup walnuts or pecans; 1 cup cashews; 1 ½ cups dates, pitted; 1 cup dried figs, stems removed; 1 cup dried cranberries; Dash of salt; ½ tsp agar powder (order online or buy in health store); 1 cup coconut milk, full fat; 1 ¼ cups cooked or canned pumpkin; ½ cup real maple syrup; ½ tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; ¼ tsp ground ginger; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; ½ tsp ground cloves

Pumpkin pie is a must-have on Thanksgiving, and I guarantee you that this No-Bake Gingersnap Pumpkin Pie will not disappoint! It’s flavorful, healthy and it requires no baking.

For the Crust

30 vegan gingersnap cookies

1 cup walnuts or pecans

1 cup cashews

1 ½ cups dates, pitted

1 cup dried figs, stems removed

1 cup dried cranberries

Dash of salt

For the Filling

½ tsp agar powder (order online or buy in health store)

1 cup coconut milk, full fat

1 ¼ cups cooked or canned pumpkin

½ cup real maple syrup

½ tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp ground cloves

For the crust, pulse the gingersnap cookies, walnuts and cashews in a food processor until finely ground. Add dried fruit and salt, then pulse until combined and mixture holds together when pinched. Ingredients should be a uniform, small size. Press into a pie plate and refrigerate until needed.

For the filling, in a small pot on medium heat, combine the coconut milk and agar powder while whisking frequently. Bring to a low simmer and continue to whisk for about 5 minutes. Do not over cook. You’ll see the mixture start to thicken slightly. Remove from heat.

In a medium sized bowl, mix together the pumpkin, maple syrup, vanilla, and all the spices. Mixture should be completely smooth. if you are use a whole pumpkin or other squash, puree after baking to ensure it’s smooth. Add in the coconut milk-agar mixture and whisk till combined. Pour into the pie crust and chill in the refrigerator until set, approximately 1 hour. Slice and serve.