Pumpkin. Maple. Pecan. Need we say more?! Thank you Chef Sara Fawcett for this amazing, Paleo recipe!!
Pumpkin Bars with Maple Pecan Glaze
Pumpkin Bars
Maple Pecan Glaze
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup almond butter
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla sea salt (or regular sea salt)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Preheat oven to 350F and grease an 8″ x 8″ pan generously with coconut oil.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl, and mix well until a smooth batter forms.
- Transfer the batter to the greased pan, and bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is firm.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan, then cut and serve!
Maple Pecan Glaze
- 3/4 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla sea salt (or regular sea salt)
- Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.