Pumpkin bars with maple pecan glaze

Pumpkin. Maple. Pecan. Need we say more?! Thank you Chef Sara Fawcett for this amazing, Paleo recipe!!

Pumpkin Bars

• 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

1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease an 8″ x 8″ pan generously with coconut oil.
2. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl, and mix well until a smooth batter forms.
3. 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.
4. 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)

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.