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No-Bake Pecan Pie Bars (Vegan, Paleo)
Featuring nutrient-rich dates and buttery pecans, these no-bake bars are deceptively brimming with a variety of B vitamins, iron, and fiber-- but, all you will taste is the distinctive, rich flavor of pecan pie!
Prep Time
45 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 297 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- For the Crust: 1 cup Medjool dates , pitted
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the filling: 1 cup Medjool dates , pitted
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1/4 cup water , or more as needed for blending
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- For topping: 1 cup of additional pecans
- Optional: 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips , divided for filling/topping
Instructions
- Line an 8" x 8" baking dish with plastic wrap, for easy removal of the bars.
- In a large food processor, combine the crust ingredients and blend until a sticky dough is formed. Press the crust into the lined baking sheet, using your hands or a spatula to smooth it out. *For dark chocolate pecan pie bars, melt 1 cup of dark chocolate chips and pour the melted chocolate over the crust, using a spatula to spread evenly.
- Place the crust in the freezer to set, while you prepare the filling.
- For the filling, combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender, or food processor, and blend until thoroughly combined. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides, or use a tamper, to keep everything blending smoothly. Adjust sweetness to taste, if necessary.
- Remove the crust from the freezer, and pour in the filling, using a spatula to smooth the top. Sprinkle the additional cup of raw pecans over the top, and gently press them into the filling for easy serving. Drizzle an additional 1/2 cup of melted dark chocolate chips over the top, if desired.
- Return the bars to the freezer, and allow them to set for at least 6 hours, or overnight, before cutting and serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
115mg
(5%)
Potassium
180mg
(5%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.