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Healthy Pumpkin Pecan Bars {Gluten-free + Refined Sugar Free + Dairy-free}

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 9 bars
Calories 350
Enjoy these wholesome, gluten-free pumpkin pecan bars that are dairy-free and sweetened naturally. Perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup oats
  • 1.5 cups almond flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 5 tablespoons coconut oil ((or ghee))
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Filling

  • 2 cups pumpkin puree, unsweetened ((or one 15oz. can))
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup almond milk ((or cashew))
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.25 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 0.75 teaspoon sea salt

Topping

  • 1.5 cups pecans ((roughly chopped))
  • 1/3 cup oat flour ((see notes to make your own))
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or ghee

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350F/176C.
  • Process oats until sandy, then add remaining crust ingredients and pulse until dough forms.
  • Press dough into a 9x9 baking dish and parbake for 20 minutes.
  • Mix filling ingredients, pour over crust, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Make topping by tossing pecans with oat flour, coconut sugar, salt, then add maple syrup and coconut oil. Sprinkle over baked filling and bake for another 8-10 minutes.
  • Cool completely, then chill for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Chill the bars thoroughly for best texture before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free, Pecans, pumpkin