Description
Delectable Vegan Cinnamon Pecan Bars promise a rich, comforting dessert that celebrates plant-based indulgence. Nutty pecans and warm cinnamon blend seamlessly, creating a sweet treat that delights with each wholesome bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup creamy cashew butter or almond butter
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons flax meal mixed with 6 tablespoons water)
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
Spices and Leavening:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Optional Frosting:
- ½ cup vegan cream cheese or thick coconut yogurt
- 12 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Create flax eggs by blending flax meal with water in a small bowl, allowing the mixture to thicken for 5 minutes, creating a gelatinous texture.
- Combine coconut oil, cashew butter, maple syrup, almond milk, and prepared flax eggs in a large mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- In a separate container, thoroughly blend almond flour, coconut flour, ground cinnamon, and baking soda, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently until fully integrated, then delicately fold chopped pecans throughout the batter.
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for easy removal.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan, carefully smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow bars to cool completely at room temperature.
- Prepare frosting by blending vegan cream cheese, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup until achieving a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Once bars are fully cooled, generously spread frosting across the surface, creating an even layer.
- Slice into square portions and serve immediately or refrigerate for a firmer texture.
- Store remaining bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Swap flax eggs with chia seeds for a different binding agent that works equally well in vegan baking.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity based on desired sweetness level, knowing that less syrup creates a more subtle, nutty flavor profile.
- Toast pecans beforehand to intensify their natural richness and create deeper, more complex nutty undertones in the bars.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and more consistent texture throughout the batter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg