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Healthy Pecan Pie Bars (Gluten-Free + No Refined Sugar)

Taralynn
These healthy pecan pie bars are made with almond flour, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and coconut sugar, and completely gluten-free. They’re easy to make, perfectly spiced, and the ideal lighter Thanksgiving dessert or make-ahead fall treat.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Bars

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 1/2 Cups Fine Almond Flour
  • 3/4 Cup Coconut Sugar
  • 2 1/2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 Teaspoon Allspice
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 4 Tablespoons Melted Butter
  • 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
Pecan Topping
  • 4 Tablespoons Melted Butter
  • 1/3 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 3/4 Cup Coconut Sugar
  • 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 Teaspoon Allspice
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 2 1/2 Cups Pecans (whole or lightly chopped)

Instructions
 

Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 or 7×13 baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Make the crust (one bowl!) Sift together the almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and sea salt. Pour in the melted butter, vanilla, and maple syrup. Mix until crumbly. If the mixture doesn’t hold together when pressed, add an extra tablespoon of melted butter.
  • Press the crust into the pan. Transfer the crust mixture to the baking dish and press down firmly until tightly packed. Bake for 17–19 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Pecan Topping

  • In the same bowl (no need to wash it), mix together the melted butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Fold in the cinnamon, allspice, and sea salt. Add the pecans and toss until evenly coated.
  • Assemble the bars. Pour the pecan topping over the baked crust. Spread the pecans into an even layer.
  • Bake. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 22–25 minutes. If the filling still looks runny when you tilt the pan, bake a few minutes longer. The topping should be caramelized and sticking to the pecans.
  • Cool completely. Let the bars cool in the pan so the topping can finish setting. For the cleanest slices, allow them to cool to room temperature or chill them before cutting.
    Slice into 8 giant bars, 10 medium bars, or 12 smaller bars—whatever fits your crowd. Or do what my family does and just grab a fork and dive right in!

Notes

Tips

  • Lightly chopping the pecans helps the bars slice more cleanly.
  • For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil.
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