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Grain-Free Pecan Bars:

What is your favorite holiday dessert? I personally can’t choose just one, because I love desserts too much. But these grain-free pecan bars are definitely at the top of the list! These pecan bars are grain free, gluten free, refined sugar free, and dairy free.

 

Fun facts about pecans:

• Pecans are power packed with protein
• They are nutrient dense
• And compared to other nuts, pecans are lowest in carbs (4 grams) and highest in dietary fiber (3 grams) per serving.

 

Here is what you’ll need for the pecan filling:

1. Medjool dates soaked over night
2. Coconut oil
3. Maple syrup
4. Raw pecans
5. Celtic sea salt
6. Pecan butter (this is optional if you don’t have any on hand but I highly suggest)

How to prepare the pecan filling:

Add all these ingredients to a food processor and pulse a couple times. You want the filling to resemble sand like texture. Set this aside and prepare the cookie base next.

Here is what you’ll need for the cookie base:

1. Almond flour
2. Baking soda
3. Coconut oil
4. Sea salt
5. Vanilla extract
6. Maple syrup

How to prepare the crust:

Add everything to a food processor and pulse a few times or add it to a bowl and mix. And the dough should be sticky, resemble wet sand like consistency.  Then press down dough with your hands into an 8×8 baking dish lined with parchment paper.

Putting it all together:

Bake the cookie crust on 350 F for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Once done, let cool completely, and add the pecan filling on top of cookie base. And top the pecan filling with pecans and bake 350 F for 10 minutes.

Once done baking:

Once the pecan bars are cooled completely stick in the refrigerator for at least an hour to allow them to firm up more. And then take out and slice into desired size bars. I cut mine into 16 bars for the perfect little treat.

 

How to store:

I store mine in the refrigerator  in an airtight container. But they also freeze well and will last longer if kept in the freezer. And I like to stick in either a reusable bag or airtight container in the freezer.

 

Do I eat them warm or cold?

Both ways taste amazing! But I personally, eat them straight out of the refrigerator, or at room temperature. And if you want to warm them up, add them to a convection oven and bake for a few minutes until heated through, or throw in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.

I can’t wait for you to try these and let me know what you think. And don’t forget to tag me in your creation over on Instagram so I can see.