These Gluten Free Pecan Bars are basically homemade pecan pie in bar form. They are super easy to make and perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas or a holiday potluck! Imagine a buttery crust layered with decadent caramel and a sweet and sugary pecan topping. These bars come together in less than 30 minutes and they are gluten free, dairy free and refined sugar free! They are the perfect addition to your holiday table!
Why You'll Love These Bars
They look fancy because they have multiple layers, but they are so easy to make!
You only need about 30 minutes to make these bars.
These Gluten Free Pecan Bars taste like pecan pie in bar form.
This treat is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or a holiday party!
These bars are completely gluten free, dairy free, egg free and refined sugar free!
They are a more wholesome take on a holiday classic!
Ingredients Needed
Gluten-free flour: I used 1:1 gluten free flour for the crust of these pecan pie bars.
Coconut oil: Melted coconut oil is used in place of butter in this recipe to make it dairy free.
Honey: Honey adds sweetness to the crust of this bar and also helps hold it together.
Dairy-free caramel: Feel free to use store-bought caramel in this recipe or use my dairy-free caramel recipe!
Pecans: Crushed pecans are used for the crumble on these bars!
Coconut sugar: I used coconut sugar in this recipe to keep it refined sugar free. Regular sugar works as well!
Oil: I used avocado oil! This helps the crumble stick together.
Cinnamon: Cinnamon gives the crumble a delicious flavor.
Vanilla extract: Add vanilla extract into the pecan mixture to give it some extra flavor!
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and gather your ingredients.
Step 2: Add flour, coconut oil and honey to a bowl to make the crust. Press the crust into an 8x8 baking dish.
Step 3: Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
Step 4: While crust is cooking, make pecan mixture by mixing together pecans, coconut sugar and cinnamon.
Step 5: Optional to make homemade caramel or use store bought. Pour caramel over crust and add pecan mixture on top.
Step 6: Bake for 5-7 more minutes and then broil for 2 minutes. Enjoy!!
Storage
Store these pecan bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Variations
Here are some ways to switch up this recipe:
- Add cacao powder to the base of the bars and chocolate chips to the pecan mix to make them chocolatey!
- Swap out the honey for maple syrup.
- Add espresso powder to the filling for a mocha vibe.
- Top with shredded coconut to add some flavor!
- Use mixed nuts instead of pecans!
- Bake them in a muffin tin to make mini pecan pie bites!
- Add flaky sea salt to the top!
How To Serve
Here's how to serve these Gluten Free Pecan Bars:
- As part of a Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas or holiday dessert spread!
- Alongside a warm cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa.
- Topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Serve them warm and melted or chilled.
- Make them as a Thanksgiving hostess gift!
Recipe FAQ
Are these Gluten Free Pecan Bars dairy free?
Yes, the recipe is dairy free as written!
Can I make these vegan?
To make these bars fully vegan, swap out the honey for maple syrup.
Related Recipes
Be sure to check out these delicious holiday dessert recipes next:
Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Copycat Crumbl Pumpkin Cookies
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Gluten Free Pecan Bars
Equipment
- 1 bowl
- 1 spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- 1 baking dish 8x8
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3/4 cup dairy-free caramel
Pecan Mixture
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add flour, coconut oil and honey to a bowl to make the crust. Press the crust into an 8x8 baking dish.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
- While crust is cooking, make pecan mixture by mixing together pecans, coconut sugar and cinnamon.
- Optional to make homemade caramel or use store bought. Pour caramel over crust and add pecan mixture on top.
- Bake for 5-7 more minutes and then broil for 2 minutes. Enjoy!!
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