Ingredients:

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

Directions:

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.

Bon Appetit!