Addictive Vegan Pecan Pie Bars…so delicious!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving with plenty of good food and lots of fun with family and friends! I made some of these Addictive Vegan Pecan Pie Bars and they are always a hit as far as desserts go. They are always gone in a flash!

They are:

gooey

 yummy

soft

sweet

nutty

They are also gluten-free and vegan, for those that avoid certain ingredients (out of medical necessity or ethical reasons). Try these bars to leave your body feeling happy & nourished.

The crust is made from a blend of coconut oil, almond flour, and maple syrup. Easy to blend using simple ingredients! Almond flour has a bit more protein and heart-healthy fats than your average flour or all purpose baking flour, making it a great option if you’re practicing gentle nutrition, and adding in more nutrient-dense foods. It’s also a great option for those that have to follow a gluten-free diet due to IBS or Celiac Disease. But feel free to use regular flour here, too! There’s place for both in our overall eating pattern, and neither is “better” or “worse”. All foods fit in a balanced eating pattern. 🙂

Addictive Vegan Pecan Pie Bars

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These healthy dessert bars are simple to make, and will be gone in a flash! The perfect holiday dessert that’s sure to please everyone. (Gluten Free and Vegan)

• Author: Caroline Green, RD, LD
• Cook Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Cuisine: Dessert

Ingredients

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• Crust:
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups almond flour
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• Filling
• 2 flax eggs (mix 2 tbsp ground flax with 5 tbsp water, let gel in fridge for 30m to 1 hr)
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 3–4 tbsp date syrup (The Date Lady brand is great!)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line square 8″ x 8″ baking dish with parchment paper. Grease with coconut oil.
2. Prepare flax eggs and place in refrigerator to gel.
3. In large mixing bowl, beat together maple syrup and coconut oil. Then add vanilla extract and almond flour, blend until dough is formed.
4. Evenly press dough into bottom of greased baking dish. Place dish into oven bake for 10-14 minutes until it turns golden brown.
5. While crust cools, chop pecans and set aside.
6. Next, add all remaining ingredients (except for ~1/4 of the pecans for topping) into saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute while stirring, then turn heat down, and add in flax eggs, stirring well.
7. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes until gelled.
8. Pour filling into crust (once cool), until covered evenly. Top with remaining pecans and additional cinnamon and sugar if desired.
9. Bake for 20 minutes or until filling sets.
10. Once finishing baking, let cool in refrigerator overnight or for minimum of 6 hours before cutting into squares.
11. Enjoy!

Keywords: Pecan pie bars, gluten free pecan pie, thanksgiving pecan dessert, vegan pecan bars

Keep in fridge or in a airtight container to keep fresh! These babies are so delicious – I hope you enjoy!

Get ready for the Holiday Season, it’s here yall!!