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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars Recipe

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These Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars combine a rich, nutty crust made from almond and coconut flours with a luscious filling of maple syrup, cinnamon, and dark chocolate chips. Perfectly baked to a golden finish, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness and crunch in every bite, making them a healthier twist on traditional pecan pie.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 ¾ cups almond flour (blanched, super fine)
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the bars.
  2. Make the crust. In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, and 3 tablespoons coconut sugar. Whisk to blend evenly. Add melted coconut oil, whisked egg, maple syrup, and salt. Mix until the dough is cohesive and slightly sticky. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides (about ½ to 1 inch) of a 9-inch square baking dish lined with parchment paper.
  3. Prepare the filling. In the same bowl, combine the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, coconut sugar, whisked eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and tapioca starch. Whisk thoroughly until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. Assemble the bars. Sprinkle the coarsely chopped pecans and mini dark chocolate chips evenly over the crust in the baking dish. Pour the filling mixture evenly over the nuts and chocolate chips and gently spread to cover the entire surface.
  5. Bake the bars. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. They are done when the top is bubbly and firm to the touch.
  6. Cool and serve. Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely to room temperature before slicing into 16 pieces. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars!

Notes

  • Line your baking dish with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars.
  • Use super fine almond flour for best texture in the crust.
  • To keep the crust from becoming soggy, avoid overmixing the filling once added.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to 1 week.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute pecans with seeds and check allergen suitability of flours used.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/chocolate-pecan-pie-bars-recipe/