Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
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Servings 10
Calories 438kcal
Cost $
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 cup dates pitted
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of sea salt
- For the filling:
- 1 cup dates pitted
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
- 1/3 cup mini-chocolate chips
- For the topping:
- 1 cup raw pecans
- a heaping 1/3 cup mini-chocolate chips melted for chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal, set aside.
- In a food processor, add all the crust ingredients. Blend until a dough is formed, scraping down sides as needed.
- Press dough into the baking dish creating a crust. Place in the freezer.
- In the meantime, add filling ingredients minus the chocolate chips into the food processor. Blend until smooth. Consistency will be similar to almond butter.
- Remove from food processor and add to a bowl, stir in chocolate chips.
- Remove crust from the freezer, add filling and use a spatula to evenly spread.
- Top with pecans and drizzle with melted chocolate.
- Return to freezer for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.
- Enjoy :)
Notes
I used a 11×7 baking dish however, a 8×8 would work well, if not better :)
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Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg