No Bake Pecan Pie Bars with Roasted Pecans
No-bake pecan pie bars are a delicious and easy treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple crust of almond butter and graham cracker crumbs, and a rich and creamy filling.
Ingredients
Crust
- 14 sheets graham cracker
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 3-4 tbsp water or dairy free milk of choice *I used coconut milk
Gooey Pecan Pie Base
- 1.5 cup soaked pecans
- 1 cup medjool dates *pitted
Pecan Pie Topping
- 1.5 cups roasted pecans
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tbsp starch
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a frying pan(medium heat) or on a baking sheet(350 for about 6 minutes), roast pecans until fragrant.
- In a food processor, pulse the graham cracker crumbs, almond butter, and liquid. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared 8x8 pan.
- Next, pulse together the soaked pecans and dates, and press on top of the crust layer.
- Then, in a medium saucepan- combine the coconut cream, coconut sugar and starch on low heat until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in the pecans- and then pour on top of your layered bars. Making sure to spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set.
- Cut into bars and enjoy!