Healthy Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars, a nutritious twist on a classic dessert. These bars feature a buttery almond flour crust topped with a rich pecan filling sweetened naturally with coconut sugar and maple syrup. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply enjoying at home, these bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients. With just six main components and quick preparation time, you can easily whip up this delicious treat that caters to various dietary preferences. Savor every bite as you enjoy the crunchy pecans combined with a sweet, sticky filling that satisfies your dessert cravings without the guilt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and optional vanilla extract until well combined. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While the crust bakes, whisk together coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, optional vanilla extract, and eggs in another bowl until smooth. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the pecan filling over the warm crust and bake again for 20-25 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes in the pan before transferring to the refrigerator for one hour. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg