Description
Indulge in a healthier twist on a classic favorite with these Healthy Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars. Made with an almond flour crust and a naturally sweetened filling, these delightful bars cater to various dietary needs, being gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free. Perfect for gatherings, family snacks, or satisfying sweet cravings, they come together effortlessly with just six main ingredients. Enjoy the rich flavor of pecans combined with maple syrup for a treat that everyone will love—no guilt involved!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 eggs (at 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 bowl, combine almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract; mix well and press into the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth; stir in chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and return to bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set.
- Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before transferring to the fridge to chill for an hour; slice into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg