No Bake Keto Pecan Pie Bars Recipe
These No Bake Keto Pecan Pie Bars combine a buttery almond flour crust with a rich, sweetened caramel pecan layer for a delicious low-carb dessert. Made without baking, these bars are perfect for keto and low-carb diets and set quickly in the freezer for an easy treat.
- Author: Cara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Crust Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar substitute
- 6 tbsp butter, melted
- Dash of salt
Caramel Pecan Layer Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup sugar substitute
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp molasses (sugar-free maple syrup)
- 1 tsp sugar-free maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cinnamon, powdered sugar substitute, and a dash of salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is well combined and crumbly.
- Form the crust: Pour the crust mixture into a parchment paper-lined pan. Press it down firmly and evenly to create a solid base. Set aside while preparing the filling.
- Make the caramel layer: In a pot over medium heat, combine the unsweetened almond milk, sugar substitute, butter, vanilla extract, molasses (sugar-free maple syrup), sugar-free maple syrup, and cinnamon. Stir occasionally as the mixture heats and ingredients melt together.
- Thicken the caramel: Stir in the xanthan gum and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to a sauce-like consistency. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the bars: Pour the thickened caramel mixture evenly over the prepared crust. Immediately top with the pecan halves, pressing them gently into the caramel layer.
- Set the bars: Place the pan in the freezer for about 3 hours to allow the bars to firm up properly.
- Serve and store: Once set, remove the bars from the freezer and slice into servings. Store the bars in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use a sugar substitute suitable for baking to keep it keto-friendly.
- The xanthan gum helps thicken the caramel without adding carbs.
- Make sure the pan is well lined with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Store bars in the freezer for best texture and freshness.
- Let bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving if too firm from freezing.
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