Healthy Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars

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Healthy Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars

These gluten-free pecan pie bars are the perfect way to enjoy the classic flavors of pecan pie in an easy-to-make, healthier bar form. Made with an almond flour shortbread crust, naturally sweetened filling, and crunchy pecans, this recipe is gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and made with just 6 main ingredients!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Equipment

1 large bowl
1 9x9-inch baking pan

Ingredients

For the shortbread crust:

2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional, but recommended

For the pecan pie filling:

1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract optional, but recommended
2 eggs at room temperature (very important!)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans raw and unsalted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Add all shortbread crust ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine. Then, transfer the crust to your prepared baking pan and press the crust down into an even layer over the base of the dish. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown around the edges.
While the crust bakes, make the filling by whisking together the coconut sugar, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and eggs. Once that’s combined, mix in the chopped pecans.
When the crust is finished baking, remove it from the oven and pour the pecan pie filling mixture over the crust. Bake again for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set. Remove the bars from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes in the pan.
Once the pan is cool, transfer the bars to the fridge to chill for about an hour. Then, remove the bars from the pan and cut into 16 squares. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week!

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