Raw Pecan Bars (raw, no-bake, gluten-free, vegan)

I have a very delicious and simple recipe for you today and I know you’re going to love this healthy recipe! I know everyone loves Pecan Bars, right? But who wouldn’t love a healthier no-bake version? These are amazingly raw, gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar free. Best of all, there’s no baking involved which also means that they are very quick to make!

These are inspired by my 5 Ingredient Date Squares which are VERY popular on Pure Ella ~ but I was after a dessert that’s much faster to make, so “no-bake”. Raw / no-bake was the best decision ever!

These are also naturally gluten-free, grain-free, vegan and paleo. Which makes them pretty great but the best part is that they are made with ingredients that are good for you, clean and simple. And although they are pretty sweet, they are refined-sugar-free which makes them much better for you. :)

Raw Pecan Bars

gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, paleo

Makes 15 squares

Ingredients for the bottom layer:

1 cup pecans

1/2 cup almonds

1/2 cup pitted medjool dates

pinch of salt (Himalayan pink salt)

1-3 tablespoons of hot water

Ingredients for the top layer:

1 cup pitted medjool dates

1/2 cup almond butter

pinch of salt (Himalayan pink salt)

3/4 cup pecans, chopped

Directions:

In a food processor, mix the pecans and almonds until fine crumbs form. Add in the dates and mix until well incorporated. Add in salt and pulse to incorporate. Check for sticky texture by scooping up some of the mixture and pressing it between your fingers. If crumbs fall, add in water 1 tablespoon at a time and mix to incorporate well.

Scoop the mixture onto a parchment-lined 9×6” pan and press down with the back of a spoon.
For the top layer, in a food processor, mix the dates with almond butter and spoon on top of the bottom layer evenly. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.

These Raw Pecan Bars are super easy and simple to make so if you’re a beginner in ‘baking’ this is a great recipe to try out. It’s literally fool-proof!

This makes a great dessert that you can make ahead of time too keep in the fridge so you have a great dessert ready when a spontaneous guest comes over for coffee. You can also freeze these so you have a dessert on hand when you have sweet craving.

I hope you enjoy these soon!

Ella Leché is a cookbook author (‘Cut the Sugar‘), recipe developer, and photographer/stylist behind Pure Ella; where she shares delicious and healthy recipes. Eating PURE is clean ingredients, whole foods, plant-based nourishment and delicious desserts – with quality ingredients and sweeteners so they’re treats with benefits so you won’t have to feel deprived or restricted to eat healthier.
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