Banana Pecan Pie Bars
- Total time
- 50 minutes
- Preparation time
- 20 minutes
- Portions
- 16
These bars are a wholesome twist on a classic dessert — soft, naturally sweet
banana filling layered over a hearty whole-grain crust and topped with toasty
pecans and a drizzle of maple. Lightly sweetened, rich in healthy fats, and full of cozy
flavor, they’re perfect for a nourishing snack, a guilt-free dessert, or even breakfast
on the go.
Directions
1. Prepare the pan:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
2. Make the crust:
In a medium bowl, combine oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir
in olive oil, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla until crumbly and evenly
moistened. Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes
until lightly set.
3. Make filling:
In another bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
Whisk in egg, almond milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
Pour the banana mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly.
4. Make pecan topping:
In a small bowl, toss pecans with maple syrup, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
Sprinkle evenly over the banana layer.
5. Bake and cool:
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the center is just set and pecans are toasty.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
Lift out by the parchment, slice into 16 squares, and store in an airtight
container. Best served the day they are made.
Ingredients
For the crust:
● 1 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
● 1 cup whole wheat flour
● ½ teaspoon baking soda
● ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
● ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
● ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
● 3 tablespoons brown sugar alternative
● 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the banana filling :
● 4 medium or 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (we want 1¾ to 2 cups of
mashed banana)
● 2 large eggs
● 2 Tbsp Maple syrup
● ¼ cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
● ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the pecan topping:
● 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
● 1 tablespoon maple syrup
● 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
● Pinch of sea salt