Healthy Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Healthy Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars, a guilt-free twist on a classic dessert! These bars combine the nutty goodness of pecans with a sweet maple syrup filling, all nestled in a light almond flour crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as an easy family treat, they are naturally gluten-free and refined sugar-free. With just six simple ingredients, you can whip up these delicious bars in no time. Enjoy them chilled or warmed for a cozy dessert that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 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 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
- 2 eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (raw and unsalted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and optional vanilla extract until well combined. Press firmly into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, whisk together coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, optional vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth. Fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling over the warm crust and bake for another 20-25 minutes until set. Allow cooling in the pan for at least 30 minutes before transferring to the fridge to chill for 1 hour.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg