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Healthy Pecan Pie Bars – A Guilt-Free Twist on a Holiday Classic

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A naturally sweetened, gluten-free take on pecan pie bars — made with almond flour crust, maple syrup, and toasted pecans.

Ingredients

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Crust:

  • 2 cups almond flour

  • 3 tbsp melted coconut oil or butter

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of sea salt

Filling:

  • ½ cup maple syrup

  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar

  • ¼ cup almond butter

  • 2 eggs (or 2 flax eggs)

  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

  • 1½ cups chopped pecans (toasted)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8″ pan with parchment.

  • Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake for 10–12 mins.

  • In saucepan, melt maple syrup, coconut sugar, and almond butter. Cool slightly.

  • Stir in eggs (or flax eggs), vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and pecans.

  • Pour over crust and bake for 20–25 mins until set.

  • Cool completely and refrigerate 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

  • Make vegan with flax eggs

  • Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze

  • Toast pecans for deeper flavor