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Pecan Bars Made With Splenda Recipe

These decadent pecan bars are surprisingly healthy! Made with whole wheat flour and Splenda, they're a delicious treat that's perfect for those watching their sugar intake. The recipe cleverly uses the advice from the Splenda website to ensure a perfectly balanced sweetness and texture without compromising flavor. The nutty whole wheat crust and toasted pecans create an irresistible combination that will fool even the most discerning sweet tooth. No one will believe they're diabetic-friendly! Freeze extra bars for later enjoyment.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 115 mins
Calories 187.7 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pecan Bars Made With Splenda

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How to Make Pecan Bars Made With Splenda

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish. Line with two crisscrossed sheets of parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Grease the parchment paper.
  3. **Make the crust:** In a food processor, combine 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour, ½ cup Splenda Granulated, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press the crumbs evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  5. **Prepare the filling:** While the crust is baking, spread 1 cup pecan halves on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 6-8 minutes, tossing occasionally, until fragrant. Let cool slightly, then coarsely chop.
  6. In a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup Splenda Granulated, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, ¼ cup honey, and ½ cup heavy cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped pecans and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  8. Pour the pecan filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour, or until set.
  10. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and cut into 24 rectangles.
  11. Enjoy immediately or freeze for later. Freezing before cutting is also an option.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

22g

Carbs

5g

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