No-Bake Pecan Pie Bars (Vegan, Paleo)

INGREDIENTS

For the Crust: 1 cup Medjool dates (, pitted)

1 cup

raw pecans

1 cup

unsweetened shredded coconut

1 tbsp

coconut oil

1/2 tsp

salt

For the filling: 1 cup Medjool dates (, pitted)

2 tbsp

pure maple syrup

2 tbsp

coconut oil

1 cup

raw pecans

1/4 cup

water (, or more as needed for blending)

1/4 tsp

fine sea salt

For topping: 1 cup of additional pecans

Optional: 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips (, divided for filling/topping)