Healthy Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars
Indulge in the delightful taste of Healthy Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars, a wholesome twist on the classic dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals. These bars feature a buttery almond flour crust and a rich filling made from natural sweeteners and crunchy pecans, creating a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you’re hosting a gathering, enjoying a cozy night in, or simply craving a nutritious treat, these bars are incredibly easy to prepare with just six main ingredients. They are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and make for a delicious snack or dessert option that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 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 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, mix almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and optional vanilla extract in a bowl until combined. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- For the filling, 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 baked crust and return to the oven for an additional 20-25 minutes until set.
- Let cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before chilling in the fridge for one hour. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg