Paleo Gingerbread Pecan Magic Bars
A soft gingerbread cookie layer is topped with a mix of pecans, coconut and chocolate chips, then smothered in sweetened condensed coconut milk for a versatile paleo take on a decadent favorite.
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (at room temp)
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Sweetened Condensed Milk:
- 1 can coconut milk (approx. 13.5 oz)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- For the Toppings:
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- To make the Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk: In a small saucepan combine coconut milk and maple syrup. Whisk them together on high until it boils, then reduce to a simmer and let cook and thicken for 40-60 minutes. Pour it into a glass jar and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour to cool down.
- To make the crust: Preheat oven to 350 and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
- Combine crust ingredients and press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Add chocolate chips, coconut and pecans. Pour the coconut sweetened condensed milk evenly on top.
- Place the bars back in the oven for 10 minutes.
*Recipe notes: Store in the refrigerator
Nutrition facts
Calories
180Fat
14gSat Fat
7gSodium
60mgCarbs
13gFiber
2gProtein
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Hi! My name is Kristen Millican and I am so glad you have stopped by! Our family has been harvesting and selling pecans since 1888. I love sharing my favorite pecan recipes, stories about life on our pecan farm, and so much more!
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