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Raspberry Pecan Oat Bars

Nostalgic Raspberry Pecan Oat Bars that are a little bit healthier for you with no refined sugar and made with whole foods. This could be served up warm for breakfast or dessert or cold as a snack or dessert bar maybe even with a little whip cream or ice cream.
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Prep Time:1 hour
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: dessert, healthy, oats, pecans, raspberries, raspberry, summer dinner

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup date puree puree about 10 dates in your food processor, might need to add a little water to help with blending
  • 1/2 cup softened coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups fresh raspberries 2 cups puree, 1 cup whole berries
  • 1/2 cup pecan butter blend pecans in food processor or purchase premade with no sugar added
  • 1/2 cup whole pecans

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350F. Butter your 8-inch square baking pan and set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, cinnamon and salt. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, softened coconut oil, coconut milk, eggs and vanilla. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
  • Add your mixture to your buttered baking pan and spread it out.
  • In a small bowl mix together your date puree and pecan butter to form a paste. Swirl paste into your baking pan.
  • Swirl in your raspberry puree into the baking pan. This doesn't have to be perfect. Decorate the top with whole fresh raspberries and pecans.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top of the bars are set. Let cool for a few minutes and then serve warm or cold. Can also be served with coconut or regular whipped cream or ice cream. Enjoy!