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Gluten & Dairy Free Pecan Pie Bars

November 21, 2018 by elkeliving 3 Comments

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How many of us work so hard to be healthy, and then the holidays come. We start out with Thanksgiving, then Christmas, Valentine’s day, then Easter…. then BBQ season, I mean it’s kinda hard to get away from, isn’t it? What I’m saying is there will always be a reason to eat the things we shouldn’t be eating. That’s why I like to create desserts like this Gluten & Dairy Free Pie Pecan Bars. They are gooey, vegan, and delicious We are taking steps to eat healthier we are on the right track!

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It can be hard to be consistent with eating occasions popping up every couple of months.

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I think one of the best things to do is take some traditional recipes and make them a little healthier. Tradition can be good but it also can bring cups of unneeded sugar, shortening, dyes, vegetable oil, bleached flour and much much more.

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Pecan pie was always one of my favorite desserts, but soooo sweet!  Coming in with a whopping cup or more of sugar and a cup of corn syrup, I think it wouldn’t hurt to scale back a little….. or a lot.

Gluten & Dairy free Pecan pie bars

Considering the average American consumes 150-170 pounds of sugar per year, cutting sugar is a must! These Pecan Pie Bars have less sugar and are gluten and dairy-free, and you’re not going to miss a bit of richness that pecan pie offers! Don’t think it’s possible? I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

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I hope you try them!!

For other gluten-free desserts try Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies!

Gluten & Dairy free Pecan pie bars

 

Gluten & Dairy free Pecan pie bars
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Gluten & Dairy Free Pecan Pie Bars

These Pecan Pie Bars have less sugar, and are gluten and dairy-free, and you're not going to miss a bit of richness that pecan pie offers!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time55 mins
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free gluten free pecan pie, gluten free pean pie bar recipe, gluten free pecan pie bars
Servings: 12 bars

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cup almond flour
  • 3 tablespoon refined coconut oil melted
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt or pink salt
  • 1 teaspoon  vanilla

Filling

  • ½ cup coconut sugar or regular sugar
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoon molasses
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon fresh ground flax seed + 4 tablespoon filtered water
  • 3 tablespoon coconut or almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • In a small bowl mix together almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup salt and vanilla.
  • Stir until well combined.
  • Press into a small baking dish. I used an 8x6 oven safe corning ware dish.
  • Poke some holes in the crust with a fork
  • Bake at 350 for about 25-30 min or until lightly brown

Filling

  • Spread the chopped pecans on a cookie sheet and toast until fragrant. Set aside
  • In a small saucepan whisk together sugar, molasses, and coconut oil.
  • Bring to a boil for about a minute and turn heat off. (The oil will look separated from the sugar, thats ok)
  • Grind flax seed in a Nutri-Bullet or coffee grinder.
  • Pour flaxseed into a small bowl and whisk in water, cornstarch, almond or coconut milk, vanilla, and salt.
  • Whisk this mixture into the sugar mixture.
  • Whisk in half of the chopped pecans.
  • Pour this mix over the crust.
  • Spread the other cup of chopped pecans over top the crust.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes.
  • Let cool for an hour or more before serving.

Notes

To remove these bars from the baking dish, let them cool first.
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Comments

  1. Jane

    November 10, 2020 at 6:06 pm

    What size pan!! 8×8 inch, 9×9 inch or 9×13!

    Reply
    • elkeliving

      November 10, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      Hi, I used an 8×6 1-1/2 quart baking dish. An 8×8 should work fine.

      Reply
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