Easy Vegan Pecan Bars
These Easy Vegan Pecan Bars are the ultimate treat. For anyone who loves a combination of crunchy. And gooey textures. The buttery shortbread crust is the perfect base. For the rich, caramelized pecan topping. That’s sweetened with brown sugar. And brown rice syrup. What makes these bars special is their vegan twist. Using non-dairy milk. And vegan butter means you can enjoy. This indulgence guilt-free. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice. This recipe is straightforward. And yields consistently delicious results.
16 Servings
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust:
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 c vegan butter cold
Pecan Topping:
- 1 1/2 c brown sugar
- 2/3 c brown rice syrup
- 3 tbsp non-dairy milk
- 3 tbsp melted vegan butter
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 c coarsely chopped pecans
- Optional: coarse salt for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. And line a 9x13-inch pan. With parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the cold vegan butter. Until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press this mixture into your prepared pan. Then bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the topping: In the same bowl, stir together the brown sugar, brown rice syrup, non-dairy milk, melted vegan butter, cornstarch, and vanilla. Fold in the chopped pecans. Then pour this over the baked crust. Spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Until the topping is bubbling. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Before slicing into bars.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free. Simply substitute the all-purpose flour. With a gluten-free flour blend. Look for a blend that includes xanthan gum. Which will help mimic. The texture of traditional flour. You may also want to check that your brown rice syrup. And other ingredients are certified gluten-free. As cross-contamination can sometimes be an issue. The rest of the recipe remains the same. And you’ll end up with a batch of delicious, gluten-free vegan pecan bars. That everyone can enjoy.