Description

A healthier spin on a beloved holiday dessert, these Irresistible Paleo Pecan Pie Bars are rich, gooey, and packed with warm nutty flavor. Made with a buttery almond flour crust and a naturally sweetened maple pecan topping, they’re perfect as a quick dessert, an easy holiday recipe, or a gluten-free snack. Whether you’re paleo or simply looking for clean food ideas, these bars are one of the best easy recipes to make ahead and share!

Ingredients

2 cups almond flour

2 tablespoons coconut flour

1/3 cup melted coconut oil (or ghee)

3 tablespoons maple syrup

Pinch sea salt

1/2 cup maple syrup

1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (or ghee)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 egg

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Pinch sea salt

Optional: flaky sea salt for topping

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease if desired.

2. In a bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt to make the crust dough.

3. Press dough evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden on the edges.

4. While the crust cools slightly, whisk together maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, egg, and salt for the filling.

5. Stir in chopped pecans until fully coated.

6. Pour filling over the crust and spread evenly.

7. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is bubbly and mostly set.

8. Let bars cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

9. Lift out using parchment and slice into squares. Sprinkle flaky salt if using.

Notes

For best flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the filling.

Use parchment paper with overhang for easy removal.

Let the bars chill fully before slicing to get clean edges.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 210
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg