4-ingredient Vegan Pecan Pie Bites (GF, Oil-free)

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4-ingredient Vegan Pecan Pie Bites (GF, Oil-free)

Healthy 4-ingredient vegan pecan pie treats, made in a muffin tin! Easy and delicious, they are oil-free & gluten-free.

Prep Time5

Cook Time14

Total Time19

Course: WFPB Desserts

Cuisine: American

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Servings: 3-inch round snacks

Author: Camilla

Ingredients

1 and 1/4 cups pecans divided
2 tablespoons brown rice syrup important for making these stick! other syrups do not work
2 teaspoons dark molasses OR maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F (160F) . Spray or grease 10 cups of a standard muffin tin.
In a food processor, process 1/4 cup pecans until finely chopped (texture of meal, not flour); Transfer to a medium bowl. Chop the remaining pecans (not too fine) and add to bowl along with the remaining ingredients,
Divide evenly among prepared cups. With moistened fingertips. lightly press mixture into cups.
Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes until pecans are fragrant and deep golden brown.
Transfer tin to a cooling rack and cool completely in pan. Place the cooled tin in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Using the tip of a butter knife, remove pecan pie bites from pan. Eat!

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days (unless it is hot and humid), the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or the freezer for up to 3 months.

Brown Rice Syrup Substitute: The only other syrup that will work as a replacement for the brown rice syrup is corn syrup. You can find organic version of corn syrup at natural foods stores and online.

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