Pecan Pie Bars

Packed with proteins, healthy fats, and fiber, these pecan pie bars will promote heart health, brain health, and make your mouth water.

 

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Ingredients

Crust

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease a 10 x 15-inch pan.
  2. Combine flour, sugar, maple syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Add in melted butter and mix until the consistency is crumbly.
  3. Add mixture to pan and press firmly into the bottom, creating the crust of the pecan pie bars.
  4. Bake crust for 20 minutes.
  5. Mix maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pecans and salt in a bowl, adding in melted butter to create the filling.
  6. Spread pecan mixture over the crust and bake in the oven for another 25 minutes.
  7. Allow to cool before slicing into squares.