Low Carb Cranberry Coconut Squares
These Low Carb Cranberry Coconut Squares with Pecans are the perfect festive treat for the holidays! Made with no added sugar, these gluten-free holiday bars are packed with tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and sweet coconut.
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 171kcal
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup powdered sweetener sugar substitute
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup unsweetened dried cranberries chopped
Topping
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut divided
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients.½ cup almond flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup powdered sweetener sugar substitute
- Add the eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with a rubber spatula until smooth.3 large eggs, ¾ cup unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fold in the chopped cranberries and pecans, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the batter.½ cup chopped pecans, ½ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it out evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Sprinkle half of the unsweetened shredded coconut evenly over the top of the batter.½ cup unsweetened coconut
- Zest an orange over the coconut, spreading the zest evenly across the surface.1 tablespoon orange zest
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded coconut over the warm squares, gently pressing it down so it sticks. Let the squares cool completely before removing from the pan and cutting into 16 squares. Enjoy!½ cup unsweetened coconut
- See the recipe video for more detailed visual instructions.
Video
Notes
- Make sure the squares are fully cooled before cutting to avoid crumbling.
- These squares make a fantastic make-ahead dessert for holiday gatherings—store them in the fridge or freezer and serve when ready.
- Feel free to garnish with an extra sprinkle of orange zest for a festive touch!
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
