Pecan Pie Bars (Paleo, Gluten-Free)

• 1 3/4 cups almond flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch or 1/2 teaspoon arrowroot
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 8 ounces pitted dates
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine almond flour, 1 egg, oil, cornstarch, and sea salt, using a mixer or a food processor, until well combined; dough will be very stiff.
3. Press by hand evenly into a greased 8x8 inch square pan; bake for 17 minutes.
4. Blend the dates in a food processor on high for about 1 minute, until paste-like.
5. Add the 2 eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla; process on high until smooth.
6. Pour this filling mixture over the warm crust and evenly sprinkle pecans over the top, pressing them in lightly.
7. Bake for another 30-35 minutes.
8. Allow the bars to cool before cutting.

almond flour, egg, oil, cornstarch, salt, dates, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, pecans

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pecan-pie-bars-paleo-gluten-free-512670 (may not work)