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    Home » Meals » Dessert

    Vegan Pecan Pie Bars

    Published Jul 26, 2023 · Updated Jul 26, 2023 · 2 Comments

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    These decadent vegan pecan pie bars taste like homemade pecan pie, but are quick and easy to make with coconut milk, maple syrup, dairy-free butter and buttery pecans.

    Hand holding a pecan pie bar.

    Pecan Pie is one of my favorite desserts, especially for the holidays. But when I don't feel like baking a whole pie, I make these vegan pecan pie bars instead! The shortbread crust is much quicker than homemade pie crust.

    These dairy-free bars are loved by all ages and make the perfect festive treat for the holidays.

    ingredients for vegan pecan pie bars including melted butter, pecans, coconut milk, brown and white sugar

    Ingredients

    The ingredients for these buttery pecan pie bars are straightforward and probably already in your pantry, especially if you love vegan baking.

    • Sugar. Choose organic sugar to ensure it's vegan.
    • Brown sugar. This adds a deep, rich caramel flavor to the pie bars.
    • Pecans. Choose raw pecans and make sure they're fresh!
    • Cinnamon. This spice is a must-have for classic pecan pie flavor, if you ask me.
    • Coconut milk. This dairy-free milk has the right amount of creaminess for the filling.
    • Vegan butter. I usually use Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks for baking.
    • Maple syrup. This adds a delicous mapley flavor to the sweet bars.
    • Corn starch. Use corn starch to help thicken the ooey, gooey pecan topping.
    • All-purpose flour. You'll need this for the shortbread crust.
    • Vanilla. Just a touch of pure vanilla warms up the flavor of your pecan pie bars.

    How to Make Vegan Pecan Pie Bars

    There are two simple components to this recipe: the shortbread crust and the filling.

    Shortbread crust mixed in a bowl.

    To make the shortbread crust, mix together the melted vegan butter, flour, sugar, and vanilla.

    Dough pressed into a pan.

    Press the dough into the bottom of the pan.

    Vegan pecan pie bar filling in a saucepan.

    Make the pecan pie filling in a saucepan.

    Pecan pie bars ready to go into the oven.

    Pour the filling over the dough and bake.

    Substitutions and Swaps

    • Chocolate Vegan Pecan Bars: Mix in a cup of chocolate chips. Enjoy Life is a vegan and allergy-friendly brand of chocolate chips.
    • Gluten-free: I haven't tried it, but you should be able to make the shortbread crust with an all-purpose gluten-free flour blend.
    Overhead of a tray of vegan pecan pie bars.

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    Storage

    Store leftover pecan pie bars in an airtight container on the counter for up to four days. Or freeze for up to three months. Defrost the bars at room temperature overnight before serving.

    Stack of homemade pecan pie bars with shortbread crust.

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    Recipe

    Vegan Pecan Pie Bars

    Karissa Besaw
    A handheld twist on pecan pie, these vegan pecan pie bars with a shortbread crust are easy and perfect for the holidays.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, Vegan
    Servings 9 bars
    Calories 476 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Vegan Shortbread Crust

    • ½ cup vegan butter melted
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Pecan "Pie" Filling

    • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk canned
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoons corn starch
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 4 tablespoons vegan butter
    • 2 cups halved pecans roughly chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch or 8x8 square baking pan.
    • Mix together the melted vegan butter, flour, sugar, and vanilla. Press into the bottom of the pan.
    • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven. Change the oven temperature to 425°F.
    • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the coconut milk, maple syrup, brown sugar, corn starch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until the corn starch is dissolved. Add the butter to the pot.
    • On medium heat, bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat as soon as it starts bubbling. At this point, it should be thickened.
    • Stir in the pecans.
    • Pour the mixture into the pan over the crust.
    • Bake for 30 mins, or until the filling appears more firm when jiggled.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool before cutting and serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1barCalories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 194mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 3gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 730IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
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