Description
Delicious vegan pecan bars with a crisp, chewy crust and a rich pecan topping, perfect for cozy mornings or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, and salt until a dough forms.
- Press the dough into the bottom of the baking pan evenly, forming a compact crust about 1/2-inch thick.
- Chop the pecans and sprinkle them evenly over the crust, pressing lightly to adhere.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture over the pecans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
These bars are energy-dense due to the nuts and coconut oil. For lower calories, consider reducing brown sugar or using unsweetened applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg