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9.25.15

Paleo Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars

These Paleo Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars are your solution to have your pie and snack on it, too – the healthy way! A sweet, creamy but dense, pumpkin spice filling with a chewy crust made of pecans, dates, cinnamon, and a touch of honey make these taste just like pie, yet easy to pick up and eat with your hands! Gluten, grain, and dairy free.

Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars - PaleoPaleo Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars  – they’re what’s for dessert tonight (and all over the internet) from now until we all do our pumpkin detox sometime between Thanksgiving and Valentines Day.  I don’t know actually.  I haven’t been around the internet long enough (or wasn’t paying attention, oops) to know the proper timing for seasonally themed recipes.  I’m getting the sense it’s like shopping for clothes though, where it’s a season ahead, is that right?

You guys want to know a secret about these bars?  Oh the anticipation.  It’s actually not a juicy secret at all, but one that could potentially make your life easier if you are thinking of making them.  It’s that the pecan layer is optional.  Wow, that’s intense.  But really, I’ve made these a couple of times, and although the pecan layer adds a “crust” to complete the pumpkin pie effect, they are really, really tasty without it, too.

pumpkin pie bars without pecan layer @paleorunmommaYup, there they are, pecan free, which means that they’re also completely nut free this way, since the filling contains coconut flour and no nuts!  Pumpkin party trick, right?

Anyway, I personally love pecans (especially when they’re sweetened up!) and anything involving a crust with pecan, dates, maple syrup and cinnamon, so if you have the motivation, a food processor, and a few extra minutes, they really are delicious with the pecan layer.   And a little coconut whipped cream if you really want to take your pumpkin consumption seriously.  Make the most of it!

Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars whipAnd now you see why my kids are on board with Paleo – the treats just make it fun.  They are just a little bit spoiled by the pumpkin goodies lately, especially because I make each recipe twice, more if I don’t get it right.

That’s a whole lot of treat-making up in here, and no one’s complaining (with the exception of me, but that’s why I have you guys) about Thanksgiving coming before Halloween this year.  I just hope they’re not completely over all of it by the time the holidays actually roll around – that would make me sad.  Same goes for me – I want my romance with Thanksgiving to remain strong and survive all the fall-food-porn on social media.   It’s hard, but my Thanksgiving love runs deep and we have a long history. I’d really like to make it work.

Paleo Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars

Paleo Pecan Pumpkin Pie Bars

These paleo pecan pumpkin pie bars have 2 layers - a chewy and sweet pecan layer and a creamy, dense, pumpkin pie layer. They're healthy, delicious, and you can eat them with your hands!
Author: Michele
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: Paleo
Servings: 16 bars
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Ingredients

  • For The Pecan Layer - If you prefer a nut-free bar you can omit this layer
  • 1 and 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 cup dates softened (I microwaved mine in a small amount of water for a minute)
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 tbsp raw honey
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • For the Pumpkin Layer
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup organic coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp raw honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/8 tsp cloves*
  • * You can sub 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice for all of the spices if preferred.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. For the pecan layer - put all the ingredients in a food processor and process on high until you get a dense paste. Press the mixture into the bottom of the parchment-lined baking dish.
  3. Bake the pecan layer in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, remove, and set aside.
  4. For the Pumpkin Layer - Mix the pumpkin puree, egg and egg yolk, coconut sugar, honey vanilla, coconut oil, and spices together until smooth. Slowly add the coconut flour and mix well.
  5. Spread the pumpkin layer over the pecan layer evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the center is set and top begins to brown slightly.
  6. Remove from oven and let cool completely before cutting into squares.
  7. Enjoy!

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I’m linking up with Foodie Friday today, so visit and check out more yummy, healthy recipes to make this weekend!

What do you think?  Is the fall-food-porn (#fallfoodporn?) out of control?  Do you like it? Do you prefer not to talk about it?  Is this weird? Is it threatening the sacredness of your Thanksgiving?

…And, on that note, have a great weekend – and be safe, people – the pumpkins (and pumpkin spiced treats) on the internet are waiting for you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says

    September 25, 2015 at 6:48 am

    Goodness gracious, everyone is KILLING it today with the most drool worthy recipes ever! Seriously! This is the combination of two of my husband’s favorite desserts. COINCIDENCE? I think that you are stalking us 😀

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 25, 2015 at 6:59 am

      It’s good stuff, even my kids like the pecan part 🙂

      Reply
  2. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:15 am

    Yes I think it starts much too early every year, but it’s the same with everything being rushed and pushed early like Black Friday. Why can’t it just be Black Friday? Why does it have to be earlier? But seriously those bars!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 25, 2015 at 10:41 am

      Everything early, so true. I kind of wish fall lasted longer anyway, so maybe it’s not all bad 🙂

      Reply
  3. athleticavocado says

    September 25, 2015 at 7:35 am

    oh my goodness! these look unbelievable!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 25, 2015 at 10:40 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. The Cookie ChRUNicles says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:00 am

    It’s total fall overload on the internet but I love it! I love candied pecans in salads but never liked pecan pie. These bars look delicious though and I love the ingredients list!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 25, 2015 at 10:40 am

      It’s good stuff and all simple! I do love it too – fall’s my favorite so it’s nice to take advantage 🙂

      Reply
  5. thisrunnersrecipes says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:43 am

    I love the total fall food overload – fall foods are the best foods! These look so delicious – pinning them to make soon! I particularly like the pecan and date crust – yum!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 25, 2015 at 10:39 am

      I’m a fan of this sort of crust too – goes really well!

      Reply
  6. Margaret @ youngandrungry says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:43 am

    Gosh you’re kids are lucky! I wish I had someone to make these for me, but I guess I’m just going to have to do it myself… with the pecan crust

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 25, 2015 at 10:39 am

      You’ll love them! And it’s a simple recipe, which makes the motivation easier 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jamie says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:07 am

    I love fall food so I can’t really complain. However, it is quite amazing how many pumpkin recipes there really are! I want to try to make these this weekend… and I will 100% be adding the pecan crust… it sounds AMAZING!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 25, 2015 at 10:38 am

      Seriously so many – a lot of them different versions of the same things, but still, so many great ideas 🙂 And I vote pecan crust too!

      Reply
  8. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:14 am

    These look awesome!! I finally picked up pumpkin too and have to try this asap!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 25, 2015 at 10:37 am

      Thanks, and hope you try! It’s time, now that it’s finally cooled down and really feels like fall 🙂

      Reply
  9. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:25 am

    These sound overly fantastic! I love pecans as well, and have some pecan meal that I’ve been looking for a way to use! I think homemade pecan pumpkin pie bars are the way to go 🙂 Love that this is so simple too!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 25, 2015 at 10:37 am

      Thanks! Hope you try them – it’s also a really forgiving recipe with subs, I don’t think you can go wrong!

      Reply
  10. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:30 am

    The fall food porn is real! I have to be honest and say that I always think I’m not -crazy- about pumpkin, but then I have some kind of pumpkin treat and profess my love right there and then. And Thanksgiving before Halloween? I think that’s always the case for us Canadians 😛

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 25, 2015 at 10:36 am

      I fall in love with pumpkin every time I take a bite – it’s magical!

      Reply
  11. Strength and Sunshine says

    September 25, 2015 at 10:30 am

    Okay, you’re killin’ me! I’m skipping that unnecessary egg and making these 😉
    Do you ever send your kids these treats to bring to school? They must be the life of the “class”!!! Making all the little kids lunchboxs look like sad boxes 😉

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 25, 2015 at 10:35 am

      They do bring things to school – but only the nut free! Actually I can send nuts but only with lunch, not snack. The eggs make them denser and hold together but that’s it, still yummy without 🙂

      Reply
  12. Jenny says

    September 25, 2015 at 11:11 am

    I say you can never start too early- enjoy all the pumpkin as long as you can! I believe that technically, the day after Thanksgiving is the end of pumpkin season and the beginning of gingerbread season. Luckily i love gingerbread as well.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 25, 2015 at 6:05 pm

      It IS really good, and I do think fall always feels too short!

      Reply
  13. hungryforbalance says

    September 25, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    I know it’s a little crazy, but I love the fall-food-porn! Pumpkin desserts are one of my favorites (behind chocolate). I love these bars! They will be a good compromise for our house – I prefer pumpkin pie and my husband prefers pecan. Now we don’t have to choose 😉

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 25, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      I feel better about my pumpkin obsession now 🙂 just made a pumpkin and chocolate dessert today!

      Reply
  14. GiGi Eats Celebrities says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    Gimmie that pumpkin layer!!! YUM 🙂

    Reply
  15. Happy Fit Mama (@happyfitmama) says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Bring on the #fallfoodporn!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 27, 2015 at 8:49 am

      lol I hear you!

      Reply
  16. Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine says

    September 26, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Seasoning cooking definitely seems like seasonal shopping! I think fall is the most popular food-season, if that makes sense.. Or maybe it just seems that way because its everywhere right now! I also think that reading blogs has made me much more aware of this trend:)

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 27, 2015 at 8:49 am

      I think it is because everyone’s gearing up for the holidays and not yet sick of all the treats! It is total overload on the internet though.

      Reply
  17. danielle saucy smith says

    September 26, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    Gorgeous! I made something almost identical to this my first paleo thanksgiving and everyone loved it. In fact I get requests to bring this every year! I made this in a pie but the bars sound delightful:) you always have the best pumpkin goodies!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 27, 2015 at 8:46 am

      I made a similar pumpkin pie last year but without the coconut flour, I like it both ways! Truthfully when it’s Thanksgiving day though, I want a pie I have to eat with a fork 🙂 And thank you!

      Reply
  18. chocolaterunnergirl says

    September 26, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    Oh my goodness! Those bars look awesome!!! I can not wait to make these! They look so yummy! I know what I will be adding to my shopping trip this weekend!

    Thanks for joining the link up 🙂 We are glad to have you!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 27, 2015 at 8:45 am

      Thanks for hosting! And hope you make them and like them 🙂

      Reply
  19. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    September 27, 2015 at 8:15 am

    Considering the pecan layer is what appeals to me the most, I’m going to deem that layer NOT optional. I love me some sweet nuts. 🙂

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 27, 2015 at 8:41 am

      Agree, sweet nuts make pretty much any dessert better 🙂

      Reply
  20. fitfoodiemama says

    September 28, 2015 at 7:00 am

    OMG these look amazing. I want to eat them for breakfast right NOW! Pinning so I can make for later, thanks for linking up <3

    Reply
    • Michele says

      September 28, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      Thanks for hosting and thanks for pinning, you’re awesome 🙂

      Reply
  21. Miriam says

    November 19, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    We can store these in the fridge I’m guessing? How far ahead can they be made?

    Reply

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