Imagine biting into a Keto Pecan Bar - it's like a sweet, nutty hug from your favorite holiday memories! These heavenly bars offer all the delight of traditional pecan pie, minus the hassle of wrestling with a pie crust. They are not only deliciously satisfying but also a family-friendly way to keep up with your keto lifestyle.
Crust – 2 cups finely ground blanched almond flour – 3 tablespoons Swerve confectioners or sweetener of choice – 10 tablespoons cold butter cut into cubes – 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Filling – ½ cup butter – 1 cup brown sugar substitute such as Surkin Gold or Swerve – ½ cup maple syrup substitute such as Choc Zero or Rx Sugar – 2 tablespoons heavy cream – 2 teaspoons vanilla – 3 cups pecans roughly chopped
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Preheat the oven to 350 ° F. Line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper, allowing the parchment paper to overlap the sides.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together the almond flour and sweetener. Add the butter and vanilla and beat until the mixture comes together, about 3 or 4 minutes. Press into the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, combine the butter, brown sugar substitute, and maple syrup in a saucepan over medium high heat.
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Cook for 5 minutes, until the butter is melted and the mixture is thick and bubbly. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla, and pecans.
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Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 25 minutes.
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Allow to cool completely before cutting. Leftovers may be stored in a sealed container for up to 5 days.