Refined Sugar-Free Pecan Pie Bars
Indulge in a holiday classic with a wholesome twist! These plant-based, refined sugar-free Pecan Pie Bars are made using PLANTSTRONG Plant Milk for a rich, creamy texture without the guilt. Each flavorful bite captures the essence of traditional pecan pie, using only whole food ingredients with no added oils or refined sugars. Treat your friends and family to this naturally sweet, plant-powered take on a seasonal favorite!
- Author
- PLANTSTRONG Team
- Category
Dessert
Ingredients
- 6 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup oat flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1-2 tbsp tahini, almond or cashew butter
- 1 tbsp plant milk
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 ½ cups PLANTSTRONG Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Granola (or granola of choice)
- 4 Medjool dates, pitted
- 2-3 tbsp applesauce
- 1 tbsp tahini, almond, or cashew butter
- 7-8 Medjool dates, pitted
- ¼ cup tapioca flour
- ⅓ + ½ cup PLANTSTRONG plant milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- ⅓ cup applesauce
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
- Add dates to a food processor and blend into a paste. Add oat flour, applesauce, and cinnamon and pulse again. If too crumbly, add applesauce a bit at a time until mixture sticks together.
- Press crust mixture into your 8x8 pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly golden brown but not fully done. Remove crust from oven and let chill for 10-15 minutes in the fridge.
- Add dates to food processor and blend into a paste again. Add tapioca flour, plant milk, vanilla and blend again.
- Stir in applesauce and pecans.
- Transfer filling mixture to your pan. Optional: place whole pecans on top. Bake for for 30-40 min or until set.
- Once done, place in the fridge until fully cooled.
- Cut into squares and enjoy.
