Vegan Peach Crumble Bars with Candied Pecans Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Candied Pecans

01 - ½ cup raw pecans
02 - ¼ cup coconut sugar
03 - 1 tbsp coconut oil
04 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Crumble Crust

05 - 1 cup pecan flour
06 - 1 ½ cup rolled oats
07 - 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
08 - 2 tbsp chia seeds
09 - 2 tbsp toasted coconut
10 - ½ tsp sea salt
11 - ½ cup almond butter
12 - ½ cup coconut oil
13 - ¼ cup maple syrup

→ Peach Filling

14 - 4-6 small peaches
15 - 1 tbsp tapioca flour
16 - 1 tbsp coconut oil
17 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
18 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
19 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
20 - ½ tsp cinnamon
21 - ¼ tsp nutmeg

# Instructions:

01 - Roast raw pecans on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 350°F for 8 minutes. Mix coconut sugar, coconut oil, and sea salt in a saucepan, then add roasted pecans and toss. Pour the mixture back onto the baking sheet to cool.
02 - Mix pecan flour, oats, flax seeds, chia seeds, coconut, and salt. Add almond butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup, mixing until a dough forms. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. Press ¾ of the crumble mixture into the dish and bake for 10-15 minutes.
03 - Wash and slice peaches. Toss with tapioca flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
04 - Top the baked crust with peach filling, then add the remaining crumble and candied pecans. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool before cutting into bars.

# Notes:

01 - Substitute pecan flour with almond flour, oat flour, or gluten-free flour.
02 - Prepare the candied pecans and store them separately until ready to use.
03 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
04 - Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw before serving.
05 - Substitute pecans with almonds or walnuts.