If your coffee addiction had a love child with dessert, it would be these coffee and pecan butter bars. Rich, nutty, and smugly plant-based, they whisper, “You’re welcome” with every bite. These bars don’t just satisfy cravings—they stage an intervention for your inner snack demon. Soft texture? Check. Espresso kick? Obviously. Made without drama, dairy, or dudes asking if “you’re gonna eat all that?” Pop one mid-meeting and suddenly, you’re a productivity goddess. They’re easy, indulgent, and more loyal than your last situationship. Bonus? You don’t need to bake them—or explain your choices to anyone. Especially Brenda from accounting.
Coffee and Pecan Butter Bars
No-bake vegan coffee and pecan butter bars that are rich, chewy, espresso-kissed, and ridiculously simple to make. Sweet, nutty, and energizing.
Ingredients
Base Layer:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pecan butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp espresso cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Top Layer:
- 1/3 cup melted vegan dark chocolate
- 1 tsp espresso powder optional but fierce
- 2 tbsp crushed pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Line your pan with parchment paper like the organized queen you are.
- In a bowl, stir oats, pecan butter, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and espresso until thick and clingy (like your ex).
- Press the mixture firmly into the lined pan—channel your inner gym strength.
- Melt the dark chocolate and stir in espresso powder if using.
- Pour chocolate over the base and spread evenly using a spatula with main-character energy.
- Sprinkle crushed pecans on top because we’re classy like that.
- Chill in the fridge for one hour or until the chocolate sets and sass solidifies.
- Slice into bars. Serve cold or at room temp. Hoard unapologetically.
Notes
🔬 Nutritional Info (Per Bar)
- Calories: 195
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
🌱 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Bar)
- Magnesium: 9%
- Iron: 7%
- Zinc: 5%
- Vitamin E: 6%
- Copper: 8%
💡 Tips & Notes
- Want extra crunch? Add crushed espresso beans to the topping.
- Swap pecan butter for almond or peanut if pecans ghost you.
- Make a double batch if you’re hosting or just emotionally preparing for Monday.
- Store in fridge up to 7 days—or freeze and hoard like the snack sorceress you are.
- Great for meal prep, breakups, and passive-aggressively ignoring your neighbor’s diet tips.
