Healthier Pecan Pie Bars
These healthy pecan pie bars are gluten free and taste exactly like real pecan pie! They’re simple to make, have a delicious pecan filling on top, and only require 5 minutes of prep time.
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Pecan Filling:
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1½ cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8x8 inch brownie pan with parchment paper.
Shortbread Crust:
- In a large bowl, add in the almond flour, olive oil, syrup, vanilla and mix together until combined. Transfer to the pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown at the edges.
Pecan Filling:
- Wipe your bowl cleanish. Add in coconut sugar, olive oil, syrup, vanilla, eggs and mix together until combined. Fold in the pecans. Transfer to the pan and spread out evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set. Allow to sit in the pan for 15 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Top with flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- You can use honey or any liquid sweetener in place of the maple syrup.
- You can use coconut sugar or brown sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg