Pumpkin bars with maple pecan glaze

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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

  • 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.
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