Description
Deliciously rich Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars featuring a nutty almond and coconut flour crust with a gooey, spiced pecan and dark chocolate chip filling. These bars combine wholesome ingredients with classic pecan pie flavors, making a perfect dessert or snack that’s gluten-free and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and pure maple syrup.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ¾ cups almond flour (blanched, super fine)
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
- 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 large egg (whisked)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Filling
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 3 large eggs (whisked)
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 1 ¾ cups pecans (coarsely chopped)
- ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, and 3 tablespoons coconut sugar. Whisk well to blend. Add melted coconut oil, whisked egg, pure maple syrup, and salt. Mix until the dough comes together and starts to stick. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides (½ to 1 inch) of a 9-inch square baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Make the Filling: Using the same bowl, combine pure maple syrup, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, whisked eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and tapioca starch. Whisk thoroughly until all filling ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add Nuts and Chocolate Chips: Evenly distribute the coarsely chopped pecans and mini dark chocolate chips over the crust in the baking dish.
- Pour Filling Over Nuts: Pour the prepared filling mixture evenly over the pecans and chocolate chips, spreading gently to cover the surface.
- Bake: Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top starts to bubble and the edges are set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pecan pie bars to cool completely to room temperature in the baking dish before slicing into 16 servings. Enjoy your delicious bars!
Notes
- Ensure the crust mixture is sticky enough to press firmly into the pan; this helps create a sturdy base.
- Tapioca starch acts as a thickener for the filling, giving it that classic gooey texture.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a rich chocolate flavor with less sweetness.
- For easier slicing, chill bars briefly after they cool to room temperature.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
