Toffee Bars

I am SUCH a foodie! Although fitness is extremely important to me, so is quality of life and self care. I LOVE to enjoy a well earned treat, after a week of consistent workouts, and Shakeology while keeping with my Portion Fix!

This delicious dessert taste a lot like pie, and would pair well with vanilla ice cream.

I always try to work hard, while not forgetting to love on myself with SWEET rewards.

Ingredients:

Shortbread Crust:

• 1 1/4 cups almond flour
• 1/4 cup powdered sweetener of your choice (Swerve or other brand)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup butter chilled and cut into small pieces

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Topping:

• ¾ cup granulated sweetener of choice  (Swerve or other brand)
• ½ cup butter
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch salt
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar of choice (Swerve or other brand)
• 3 cups pecans whole or pieces or a mix

Instructions:

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• Prepare a square baking pan by lightly coating with a thin layer of butter or cooking spray.
• Combine flour, powdered sweetener, and salt with a hand held mixer or processor.
• Then add in with butter pieces, mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• Press into baking pan.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes.
• Remove and let cool while preparing topping.

Topping:

• In a medium sauce pan, mix butter with sugar then stir until totally dissolved.
• Bring to a boil and cook until amber in color.
• Remove from heat then add in vanilla extract and salt until it seems to be separating in texture, then add in powdered sugar to bring the mixture back together.
• Add pecans on top of the Shortbread crust that you made earlier…it should be cooled by now.
• Pour the toffee mixture on top of the pecans,
• Then bake for another 15 minutes, until it darkens on top and thickens.
• Let it cool before cutting.

Enjoy!

There’s enough for the whole family!