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Peanut Butter Pecan Bars

There are lots of foods you can eat on a low carb diet, especially if you’re a big meat eater like me. Despite all the wonderful beef, chicken, pork, etc etc, sometimes it’s just nice to have a little something sweet. So like my usual, I searched Pinterest to see what was quick and simple, and something I had all the ingredients for. I didn’t want something I had to bake, and a lot of the sweet fat bombs I’m not a fan of.

Then I came across a recipe for Peanut Butter Pecan Bars. It’s only 5 ingredients and I had everything on hand. I figured, let’s do it!

So here’s what you need:
2 tbsp Torani Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup (or any other brand – I have Da Vinci so that’s what I used)
8 oz Pecan halves or pieces
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c peanut butter
1/2 c Coconut Oil

PB Pecan Bar ingredients

That’s it! For most people on a Keto/Low Carb diet, these items are basic staples. (Maybe not the syrup if you aren’t a coffee drinker like me).

First thing you need to do is divide the pecans into 4 individual containers (2 oz – about 1/2 c – each). These containers work perfectly – NutriBox [20 value pack] single one compartment 12oz mini Meal Prep Food Storage Containers – BPA Free Reusable Lunch bento Box with Lids – Spill proof Proof, Microwave, Dishwasher and Freezer Safe

Pecans

Once you do that, measure out the peanut butter and coconut oil and put into a microwave dish. I used a big glass measuring cup for easier pouring when it was done.

Oil and PB

Microwave for about 1 minute, stirring halfway through. Stir until well mixed, adding in the rest of the ingredients.

All ingredients in

Pour 1/4 of the mixture over each container. Once done, stir nuts in slightly to make sure they are all incorporated.

Mixed in containers

Cover and set in refrigerator until set up. That’s all that’s to it! See, told you it was simple!

Finished product

These are so good, I could just keep eating them! It’s almost fudge-like. The pecans go perfectly with the peanut butter and it filled my sweet tooth. This is a recipe that you could easily modify. Swap nuts out, maybe add in some cocoa powder for a little chocolately goodness – you name it! Let me now what you think and if you make any changes to the recipe 🙂

PRINTABLE RECIPE

Peanut Butter Pecan Bars

2 tbsp Torani Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup (or any other brand – I have Da Vinci so that’s what I used)
8 oz Pecan halves or pieces
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c peanut butter
1/2 c Coconut Oil

First thing you need to do is divide the pecans into 4 individual containers (2 oz – about 1/2 c – each).

Once you do that, measure out the peanut butter and coconut oil and put into a microwave dish.

Microwave for about 1 minute, stirring halfway through. Stir until well mixed, adding in the rest of the ingredients.

Pour 1/4 of the mixture over each container. Once done, stir nuts in slightly to make sure they are all incorporated.

Cover and set in refrigerator until set up.


*Disclaimer: I am NOT a certified nutritionist and your nutritional information may vary depending on exact ingredients you use. I highly recommend you calculate your own and just use this as a guideline. The links for products are affiliate links so I may earn a very small commission if you purchase through them – but it doesn’t cost you anything additional!

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