Paleo Pecan and Cinnamon Snack Bars
Tired of snacks that either taste like cardboard or come with a side of guilt? Paleo Pecan and Cinnamon Snack Bars are your rescue. These little beauties taste like fall met a cozy blanket and decided to get crunchy. Perfect for shoving in your purse, gym bag, or mouth—no judgment. They’re sweetened naturally, made with real ingredients, and won’t make your blood sugar throw a tantrum. The pecans bring the richness, the cinnamon brings the drama, and the result is dangerously addictive. Basically, these bars say, “Yes, I snack. Yes, it’s healthy. No, I’m not sharing.”
Paleo Pecan and Cinnamon Snack Bars
Paleo Pecan and Cinnamon Snack Bars are chewy, nutty, naturally sweetened treats that double as fuel and a dessert-like reward.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1 cup Medjool dates pitted
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line your baking dish with parchment.
- Add pecans, almonds, and coconut to a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Toss in dates, almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Blend until it forms a sticky dough.
- Press the dough evenly into the lined baking dish.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until firm and golden around edges.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Store in an airtight container or directly in your face.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 195
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Magnesium: 12%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin E: 5%
- Zinc: 4%
- Copper: 10%
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Use walnuts instead of almonds if that’s your vibe.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for extra flair.
- These freeze beautifully—if they last that long.
- Drizzle with a little melted dark chocolate to feel extra fancy.
