Description
These Irresistible Paleo Pecan Pie Bars are a delicious, grain-free dessert perfect for those following a paleo lifestyle. Made with almond and coconut flours, sweetened with pure maple syrup, and loaded with crunchy pecans, these bars offer a perfect balance of nutty, sweet, and buttery flavors baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/3 cup ghee or coconut oil, melted
Filling
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and clean cuts.
- Prepare Crust Dough: In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, and melted ghee or coconut oil. Mix thoroughly until a crumbly dough forms that will hold together when pressed.
- Bake Crust: Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, forming the base. Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until it turns lightly golden. Remove and allow to cool slightly to set.
- Mix Filling: In another bowl, whisk together maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Pecans: Stir the chopped pecans into the filling mixture until evenly distributed.
- Assemble Bars: Pour the pecan filling over the baked crust and spread it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Bake Bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges have turned golden brown.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. For cleaner cuts, chill the bars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing into 16 servings.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal from the pan.
- Ghee and coconut oil are interchangeable; choose based on your flavor preference or dietary needs.
- Make sure to chop pecans evenly for consistent texture throughout the bar.
- Portioning into 16 bars is ideal to enjoy moderate serving sizes.
- Refrigerating before slicing helps the bars firm up and slice cleanly without crumbling.
