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Vegan Pecan Pie Bars - Date Sweetened Glutenfree

These Vegan Pecan Pie Bars are super easy to make thanks to a quick gluten-free pastry and no-cook date caramel layer made in the food processor! Gluten-free and naturally sweetened.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12
Calories: 224 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the crust:
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 2 tablespoons oat flour, certified Glutenfree if needed or use white rice flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil semi-solid
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
For the date caramel layer:
  • 9 soft Medjool dates
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1/2 cup non-dairy milk such as almond milk or oat milk
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the pecan topping:
  • 1 cup pecans halves and chopped I use and 1/2 cup of halves and 1/2 cup chopped
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Make the crust: In a bowl, add the almond flour, tapioca starch, oat flour, baking soda, and salt and mix well.
  2. Then add in the wet ingredients - vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, maple syrup and mix and make a dough. Press and mix to combine.
  3. Line a 9x9 or 8x8 inch brownie pan with parchment. Then press this dough into the pan and even it out with a spatula.
  4. Preheat the oven to 345 degrees Fahrenheit (170c) and bake the crust for 11 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, make the date caramel: Blend dates, almond butter, 1/4 cup of milk, 1/8 teaspoon salt. Then add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the mixture is a smooth thick cream. Depending on your dates, you might need all of the half cup or a tablespoon less non dairy milk.
  6. In another bowl, add the pecans and maple syrup and toss well. Then sprinkle in the coconut sugar and cinnamon and toss again.
  7. Remove the crust from the oven then spread out the date caramel and even it out.
  8. Top the date caramel with the pecan mixture and even it out and then place this pan back in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  9. Once the top is not liquidy anymore, take the pan out. Let it cool for 15 minutes then carefully remove the bars from the pan and let it cool for another 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Storage: store in the counter for the day. Refrigerate for upto 7 days. Freeze for upto 2 months
  • Oil-free: Omit the oil and use either of maple syrup , almond butter or tahini. Add just enough to help bind(you’ll need about 1-2 tbsp) 
  • To make with gluten flour- Use 1 1/4 cup all purpose or a mix of all purpose and wheat flour instead of the flours listed. Add 2-3 tablespoons softened vegan butter and a flax egg ( 1 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 2.5 tbsp warm water, let sit for 5 mins before use) 

Nutrition Information

Calories 224kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 67mg (3%) Potassium 204mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 52IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 224

% Daily Value*

Calories 224kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 67mg 3%
Potassium 204mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 52IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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