Description
These irresistible Paleo Pecan Pie Bars are a healthy twist on a classic dessert, made with almond flour, maple syrup, and pecans. They’re gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and perfect for holidays or anytime indulgence.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups almond flour
2 tablespoons coconut flour
⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
3 tablespoons maple syrup (for crust)
¼ teaspoon sea salt
2 large eggs
⅓ cup maple syrup (for topping)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
Pinch of sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, melted coconut oil, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, and ¼ teaspoon sea salt.
3. Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden.
4. While crust bakes, whisk eggs, ⅓ cup maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir in chopped pecans.
5. Pour pecan mixture over the hot crust, spreading evenly.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until topping is set and golden.
7. Cool completely in the pan before slicing. Chill for 30 minutes for cleaner cuts.
Notes
Let bars cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbling.
Use parchment paper to lift bars out easily.
Store in fridge for up to 7 days or freeze up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 27mg