Pecan Pie Bars

What You’ll Love About These Dairy-Free Pecan Pie Bars

If you’re a fan of Pecan Pie, then you’re going to REALLY love these

• Easier Than Pie – The crust for these bars is mixed in a bowl and pressed into the baking dish, so there’s no rolling out, or working with pie dough at all! Sometimes pie is 100% worth the work and extra attention, but these bars are seriously so much easier to make.
• Gluten and Dairy Free – Oat flour, almond flour, coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and pecans are the main ingredients which means no adjustments are needed to satisfy the sweet tooth of your friends and family who can’t have gluten and dairy.
• Refined Sugar-Free – Coconut sugar and maple syrup are both minimally processed and rich in flavor. Unrefined sugars also retain more of their natural minerals which are so good for our bodies.
• A Crowd-Pleaser – Whether you’re serving people with food sensitivities or not, people of all ages LOVE these bars! The flavor is so good, and the crunchy crust with the soft pecan filling is over-the-top amazing!

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Ingredients in Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars

Pie Crust

• Coconut Oil – I love the flavor and texture that coconut oil adds to the crust. It also helps keep it all together so the slices are neat and tidy.
• Coconut Sugar – Coconut sugar is made from evaporating the sap from coconut palm trees. It has a caramel, deep flavor and is less sweet than refined sugar.
• Salt – Adding a pinch of salt to the crust brings all the flavors together and makes them just a little stronger.
• Oat Flour – Oat flour is so good. It’s made from ground oats and gives the crust almost a cookie-like flavor when combined with almond flour.
• Almond Flour – Almond flour is rich in texture and flavor and adds a healthy decadence to the crust you’re going to love.

Pecan Pie Filling

• Coconut Sugar
• Maple Sugar – The combination of coconut sugar and maple sugar makes a rich filling that is a healthier copycat of the pecan pie filling you’ve had for years.
• Eggs – The eggs cook with sugar, salt, and pecans and are the magic that sets them firm into the bars that will cut nicely and stay together. I haven’t tested this using a flax egg but you can certainly try if you’re looking to make them vegan.
• Salt
• Pecans – Use raw pecans in this recipe. The baking process adds a nice toasted flavor. I like chopping the pecans so they are easier to cut in the bars, but you can absolutely leave them as halves for a prettier top of the bars.

How to Make The BEST Pecan Pie Bars

Turning pecan pie into an easy pie recipe is actually SO simple! Here’s how to put these holiday dessert bars together:

1. Line a 9×9″ baking dish with parchment paper and preheat the oven.
2. Mix all of the crust ingredients together in a medium bowl, add it to the prepapred pan, and press down to make an even layer of crust.
3. To the same bowl, add the filling ingredients, whisk well, and pour it on top of the crust.
4. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center no longer jiggles when you gently wiggle the pan.
5. Allow the bars to cool completely, cut into 16 squares, serve, and enjoy!

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Tips for Easy Pecan Pie Bars

• Make sure to line your baking pan with parchment paper! This will make lifting them out of the pan so much easier.
• Even though it’s tough to wait for the bars to cool completely, it’s SO important in order for them to set up correctly before slicing!
• Not loving the coconut sugar? You can always make these with regular sugar, too.

Have leftover pie crust? Make these Pie Crust Cookies!

How to Make Ahead of Time

I love that this easy pecan pie bars recipe comes together so quickly. If you need to make them ahead of time here are a few tips:

• Bake them completely, cut them, and store them with parchment paper between laters in an airtight container. Serve them at room temp.
• Mix up the crust and press it into the pan. Mix the filling and transfer it to an airtight container. When you’re ready to bake them, re-whisk the filling, pour it over, and serve.

Can You Freeze Pecan Pie Bars?

Sure! You could even make these weeks before the holidays to save time and energy when you want to be enjoying friends and family. Here is all the information about storing the Pecan Pie Dessert Bars:

• Transfer the cut bars to an airtight container with parchment between the layers, or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a heavy-duty freezer bag.
• Store them at room temperature for 24-48 hours, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to 1 month.
• Thaw the pecan bars in the fridge or on the counter before serving.

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• Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake
• Monster Cookie Protein Frosty
• Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
• Dulce De Leche Chia Seed Parfaits
• Pumpkin Ice Cream
• Gluten-Free Cranberry Bliss Bars

The Best Holiday Pie Recipes

• Mini Pumpkin Pies
• Healthy Apple Pie Minis {Vegan}
• Vegan Butterfinger Cheesecake
• Easy Vegan Pie Crust
• Apple Blackberry Crumble Fruit Bake
• Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie