Vegan Pecan Bars
Learn how to make delicious vegan pecan bars with this easy recipe. Perfectly gooey, crunchy, and dairy-free, they're great for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted or vegan butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
For the filling:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup coconut oil or vegan butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt, stirring until well blended. Mix until it forms a dough-like consistency.
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until it reaches a light golden hue. Take it out of the oven and let it cool to room temperature before handling.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup, brown sugar, and coconut oil. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens slightly, which should take approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the pecan halves, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread the pecan filling evenly over the baked crust, using a spatula to smooth it out.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly gooey.
- Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours before slicing to get clean, tidy pieces.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, almond flour works best, but oat flour can be used as a substitute.
- You can drizzle melted dark chocolate over the bars for an extra indulgent touch.
- For storage, place the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate them for up to a week.