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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars (No Bake!)

These Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars taste like pecan pie, with a rich dark chocolate layer in the middle. They are so easy to make!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 233 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

CRUST AND CRUMBLE TOPPING
  • 3 cups raw pecan halves (307 grams)
  • 8 soft Medjool dates , pitted (183 grams)
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil (40 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt (4 grams)
CHOCOLATE FILLING
  • ½ cup raw cacao powder or cocoa powder (44 grams)
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil (53 grams)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup , at room temperature (79 grams)

Instructions

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  1. Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. I like to lightly spray the pan with oil, to help the parchment paper stick in place. To prepare the topping, add the pecans, dates, coconut oil, and salt to a food processor fitted with an "S" blade, and process until sticky.
  2. Reserve 1 loose cup of this mixture for the crumble topping. Press the rest of the dough evenly into the lined baking dish, then set it aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, prepare the chocolate filling by whisking together the cacao powder, coconut oil, and syrup until smooth. Pour the chocolate filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of crumble over the top of the chocolate layer and use your hands to gently press the topping into the chocolate filling. Place in the freezer to set for at least 2 hours.
  5. Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut them into 16 small squares, then serve chilled. Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months. For a softer texture, you can also store them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Do not let these sit out at room temperature for too long, or they'll become too soft to pick up.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for 1 of 16 servings, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • Recipe is adapted from my first cookbook, Everyday Detox, copyright © 2015, published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Sodium 74mg (3%) Potassium 212mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 28IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233

% Daily Value*

Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Potassium 212mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 28IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.