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Vegan Pecan Pie Bars (Gluten-free and No-Bake!)

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These Vegan Pecan Pie bars are only 6 ingredients, no-bake, oil-free and take just a few minutes to prepare. A quick version of pecan pie with the addition of delicious chocolate chips! Subtly sweet, chewy, soft and perfectly delicious!

stack of vegan pecan pie bars on wood board with pecans

VEGAN PECAN PIE BARS

You are just 6 ingredients away from a delicious, soft, chewy and healthy pecan pie in bar form. These vegan pecan pie bars are so easy to make, no-bake and absolutely delicious!

I’ve mentioned before about my great, great love for pecans and them being my favorite nut of all. If you haven’t tried my Roasted Pecan Butter or Pecan Pie Crostini, then you are seriously missing out. These vegan pecan pie bars are a much healthier alternative to traditional pecan pie and SO much easier and faster, too.

INGREDIENTS FOR VEGAN PECAN PIE BARS

  • pecans
  • oats
  • mesquite powder OR coconut sugar
  • maple syrup
  • vegan chocolate chips
  • vanilla extract

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN PECAN PIE BARS

Step 1: Add the pecans, oats, mesquite powder and salt to a food processor and process into somewhat a flour, with some bits remaining about 10 seconds.
Step 2: Add the syrup, vanilla and chocolate chips and pulse until large clumps form and the mixture holds when pressed together with your fingers. (See above photo)
Step 3: Press into a 9×5 loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Alternatively, you can double the batch and use an 8×8 pan.

 

collage of making pecan bars in food processor and press in pan

Step 4: Chill until firm and slice into bars. Devour!

overhead image of sliced pecan bars on parchment paper

closeup of stack of bars

This recipe was originally published in 2014 and has been updated with better details and instructions.

OTHER VEGAN BARS

  • Almond Butter Chocolate Chunk Blondies
  • Nut-Free Granola Bars
  • Vegan Butterfinger Candy Bars
  • Chocolate Pecan Granola Bars
  • Vanilla Pecan Dream Bars
  • Cinnamon Roll Granola Bars
  • No-Bake Cinnamon Roll Spice Bars
  • Vegan Nutella Chocolate Pie Bars
  • No-Bake Mint Chocolate Bars

If you make this recipe, be sure to leave feedback below and share your pic on Instagram or Facebook and tag me @thevegan8 #thevegan8!

stack of vegan pecan pie bars with chocolate chips on wooden board

Vegan Pecan Pie Bars (Gluten-free and No-Bake!)

These Vegan Pecan Pie bars are only 6 ingredients, no-bake, oil-free, chewy and soft and take just a few minutes to prepare. A quick version of pecan pie with the addition of delicious chocolate chips!
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Gluten-free, Vegan
Yields 7 bars

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 heaping cups (176g) pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup (48g) gluten-free oats (make sure to use certified gluten-free oats if necessary)
  • 2 tablespoons mesquite powder or 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons (60g) pure maple syrup or agave
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) vanilla
  • 2-3 tablespoons mini dairy-free chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life brand)
  • I use this scale

Instructions
 

  • Add the pecans, oats, mesquite powder (or coconut sugar) and salt to a food processor and process just until powdery, but still with some pieces, about 10 seconds. (See above photo)
  • Add the syrup, vanilla and chocolate chips and pulse until large clumps form and the mixture holds when pressed together with your fingers.
  • Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper. Alternatively, you can double the batch and use an 8x8 pan.
  • Press the mixture into the pan, spreading out evenly to the corners. I used the back of my spoon to smooth it flat and press down flat and hard. Place another piece of paper on top and press down really hard.
  • Place in the freezer for about an hour before slicing. Slice into 7 bars and wrap individually in plastic wrap and they will hold their shape best that way. Keep stored either in the fridge or freezer, as they will soften some at room temperature.
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Keyword healthy pecan pie, vegan holiday dessert, vegan pecan bars, vegan pecan pie bars

 

Filed Under: Breakfast, Chocolate, Cookies/Bars, Dessert, Gluten-free, Granola, No Bake, Raw Tagged With: bars, Desserts, Gluten-free, Pecan pie, Pecans

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  1. Suzanne

    September 6, 2014 at 11:39 pm

    Learn something new every day, the only use I knew of for mesquite was chips you put in with your coals for smoking/grilling. Had no idea it’s sweet. Those bars look so healthy and I love pecans too!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 7, 2014 at 12:21 am

      Thanks Suzanne! Yes, I was really suprised how sweet it is…super yummy!! I love the flavor it gave to the bars.

      Reply
  2. Nancy @ gottagetbaked

    September 7, 2014 at 12:43 am

    Brandi, I’ve been on a granola-bar-making kick lately and these bars whoop my bars buts! They look delicious (gotta love the pecan pie flavour) and incredibly healthy. I’ve never heard of mesquite powder. I’ll keep my eye out for them!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 7, 2014 at 4:18 am

      I was so pleasantly suprised at how sweet and molasses/caramel tasting it is! YUM!

      Reply
  3. Brittany

    September 7, 2014 at 1:53 am

    Wooowowwowo these look PERFECT.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 7, 2014 at 4:17 am

      Aww thanks girl!

      Reply
  4. apsara

    September 7, 2014 at 3:33 am

    Wow, they look beautiful! Mesquite being a superfood too, I’m sure these are healthy and filling, making every bit of the money spent on the powder worth it. Just a question though: Does the nutrition quality of a superfood deteriorate with heat/baking? Is that why you make this raw?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 7, 2014 at 4:17 am

      Hi Apsara! Thank you so much! Yes, superfoods are typically a “superfood” because all of the nutrients and vitamins remain in tact in their raw state, whereas cooking/heating them kills some, not all, but some so that the benefit is not as great. Of course, that doesn’t mean you can’t cook it, because I most certainly will use some for baking, because it is still a great superfood. I actually wanted a raw dessert, specifically, for this mesquite but I also love raw desserts because they are incredibly easy, fast and the taste is more prominent that way. They are sweeter that way. If they were to be cooked, they would definitely need more sweetener 🙂

      Reply
  5. Angela @ Canned-Time.com

    September 7, 2014 at 5:10 am

    I always thought of trying Vivapura when I watch Heather’s videos @sweetlyraw They look like fabulously healthy products. And Olivia certainly does present them well 😉 I bet she’d love to gobble up that whole stack in her cute little hands! I know I would.
    Great review.

    Reply
  6. Melanie @ Happy Being Healthy

    September 7, 2014 at 7:08 am

    I’ve never heard of Mesquite before, but it sounds awesome! Your bars look great too and I love how portable they are!

    Reply
  7. Choc Chip Uru

    September 7, 2014 at 10:24 am

    These bars look so absolutely delicious! 😀
    Need to try them!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 8, 2014 at 5:51 am

      Easy and fast and delicious Uru, you won’t regret it!

      Reply
  8. Annie

    September 7, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Still hot as blue blazes here, so cranking the oven is not appealing – yet I’m feeling that eagerness for fall – so these are the solution :-)!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 8, 2014 at 5:51 am

      I’m a sucker for punishment because I use my oven daily, lol! But I love the raw desserts because they are soooo easy and fast!

      Reply
  9. Elilta Williams

    September 8, 2014 at 1:44 am

    5 stars
    Another delicious snack…that was awesome….of course i double the recipe….

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 8, 2014 at 5:50 am

      Yay! Thank you Elilta! I’m so glad you loved them, thanks for the feedback!

      Reply
  10. rika@vm

    September 8, 2014 at 3:11 am

    Stunning photos, Brandi!These bars look delicious with mesquite powder and chocolate chips! Yummy!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 8, 2014 at 5:50 am

      You are so sweet Rika, thank you so much! I was trying some different angles and lighting…it is so fun! xo

      Reply
  11. Cindy

    September 8, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    These look fab! Some of the ingredients surprised me but it all works so well. Pretty darn healthy too!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 9, 2014 at 8:27 am

      Thanks Cindy…these were gone in about 10 minutes if that tells you anything, haha!

      Reply
  12. Luci {Luci's Morsels}

    September 8, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    What a great way to enjoy the wonderful flavor of pecan pie without all those “other” ingredients. These look so fun! And your model did a fabulous job! 😉

    Luci’s Morsels – fashion. food. frivolity.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 9, 2014 at 8:26 am

      Thank you Luci! I agree…much healthy but still SO delish! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  13. Emma

    September 9, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    Don’t know how I missed this post??! These look super super scrummy.I can’t imagine anyone not liking pecans, they taste like heaven on earth to me.
    I’ve heard a lot about Vivapura through Heather of Sweetly Raw and their products sound excellent quality.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 9, 2014 at 7:59 pm

      I know right? Pecans are soooo amazingly, delicious and buttery, they complete me, haha!

      Reply
  14. Melissa

    October 18, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    Hey Brandi! I’m hoping to make these soon, and I was wondering what I could use to substitute the oats? Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 4, 2014 at 5:14 pm

      So sorry Melissa! I somehow missed this comment, but I know from your photo on Instagram that you made these and loved them, so thank you so much!!

      Reply
  15. Delaine The Brain

    May 6, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    This is BY FAR my favorite blog! I’ve learned so much and it’s given me the confidence to nourish myself and family with the best raw ingredients God’s blessed this earth with. Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      September 30, 2015 at 7:11 pm

      I don’t know I missed this comment, but wow, thank you so much for such a wonderful thing to say! So glad my blog is helping you so much!!

      Reply
  16. Melanie

    September 30, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    I just discovered this recipe and we are now on our 3rd batch. I first made them without the mesquite powder (substituted coconut sugar) and they were great–a little “juicy” but tasted amazing. I then ordered the mesquite powder online and love them this way too. Wow! They are a perfect treat.

    Thank you so much. This will definitely stay on our always-have-ready list!

    Reply
  17. Connie

    November 29, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    I found my bag of mesquite the other day and was wondering what I would make with it. This is the first time I have ever bought it. Then I found this recipe and made the bars – WOW!!! so YUMMY!!!!! and so easy !! Will be making these again , for sure. My bag of mesquite will not last very long!!

    Reply
  18. Carolyn Byrne

    January 18, 2016 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    I <3 pecans ! This is the first time I have tried mesquite powder. These bars are dead easy and a taste sensation ! Kids and adults love them. I made these in a flash while the lentil loaf was baking. BIIIIG hit !!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      January 15, 2017 at 12:19 pm

      I’m so very happy to hear that Carolyn! Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! Glad to hear about the loaf, too! Yay!

      Reply
  19. Nancy

    January 4, 2017 at 9:22 pm

    I have no mesquite flour. Because there’s such a small amount in this recipe, can I substitute something else for it?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      January 15, 2017 at 12:21 pm

      Hi Nancy, sorry for the late response! You can use lucuma powder, that has a similar taste and texture. That helps with the flavor, but if you don’t have that either, then I would use coconut sugar instead. Lucuma and mesquite are both sweet, so that is why I recommend the coconut sugar for it’s deep sweetness. It’s not a flour consistency like lucuma or mesquite, so if necessary, add just a touch more oat flour if needed to get the right consistency. Let me know if you try them!

      Reply
  20. Gemma Ireland

    December 12, 2019 at 5:17 am

    5 stars
    So easy to make, so delicious, I could satisfy my sweet tooth quickly and my husband loved it, he said it reminded him of cookie dough.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 12, 2019 at 7:47 pm

      So awesome to hear Gemma, thank you so much for making them so quickly!

      Reply
  21. Adele

    November 20, 2022 at 8:01 am

    I don’t think you meant to say “vanilla chocolate chips”? You didn’t repeat it in the recipe at the end. Thank you for posting such wonderful recipes.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      November 20, 2022 at 9:18 am

      Oops, fixed!

      Reply

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