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Get the Recipe: Paleo Pecan Pie Bars
These Paleo Pecan Pie Bars have all the traditional flavors of a pecan pie but they are super easy! An almond flour shortbread is topped with a sticky sweet pecan filling. These gluten free bars are great for any time of the year!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 285 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Shortbread Layer
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee melted
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
Pecan Pie Filling
- 1/2 cup butter or ghee
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp almond milk
- 2 1/4 cups Chopped Pecans
- pinch sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8 inch by 8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Make the shortbread layer first. Combine all shortbread ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Then, press this mixture into an even layer in the pan.
- Bake for 10 to 11 minutes or just starting to turn golden.
- Meanwhile, add all pecan pie filling ingredients (except pecans and sea salt) to a large skillet over low medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Then, simmer for 5 to 6 minutes or until thickened.
- Once thickened, add in pecans. Turn heat to low and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Then, remove from heat.
- Once crust is done baking, pour pecan mixture on top. Smooth into an even layer.
- Next, bake for 25 to 27 minutes or until pecan pie filling is set.
- Remove from oven and cool completely.
- Finally, garnish with sea salt if desired.
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Notes
- I suggest refrigerating bars before cutting into to ensure they're completely cooled.
Nutrition Information
Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
79mg
(3%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
244IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 244IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.