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Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars

These easy, gluten-free pecan pie bars have a sweet, crunchy, sticky filling with a flaky shortbread paleo pie crust. Dairy-free, refined-sugar-free, & paleo!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Cooling & Chilling Time3 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free pecan pie, healthy pecan pie, paleo pecan bars, Paleo Pie Crust, pecan pie without corn syrup
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 279kcal

Ingredients

Crust

Pecan Filling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper. Grease the sides that aren't covered.
  • In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients for the crust. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes until the edges are golden, then cool for 10 minutes.
  • While the crust is cooling, whisk together ghee and coconut sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth and creamy.
  • Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
  • In a mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk.
  • Pour the heated filling mixture into the eggs slowly while continuously whisking so the eggs don't cook.
  • Stir in pecans, then pour over the crust.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes until the filling is set without being jiggly.
  • Cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Slice into 16 squares, and enjoy!

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Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Serve cold or let them sit out to get to room temperature. 
Freezing: Store in a freezer-safe, airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and serve. 
How to Serve: Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or serve them by themselves. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar - makes 16 | Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg