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This rich, maple glaze is the perfect complement to your seasonal baked goods.

white spoon dripping maple pecan glaze into white cup

Using only a handful of ingredients, this glaze is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and gets its creamy texture from heart-healthy pecans.

Did you know that pure maple syrup is an excellent source of manganese, and a good source of zinc? Look for “Grade B” maple syrup, which is the less refined, and therefore more nutrient-rich. Paired with pecans, which are loaded with vitamin E and plant sterols, this is a sweet treat you can feel good about indulging in, without any of the processed dairy or sugars that most holiday glazes call for.

Enjoy over your favorite bundt cake, pumpkin bars, or pancakes for a special Fall treat!

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Maple Pecan Glaze (Dairy-free)
makes about 1 cup

Ingredients:

3/4 cup pecans
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt

Directions:

Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.

maple syrup and pecans going into blender

The glaze may be used immediately over your favorite baked goods, but will thicken up when chilled. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

two pumpkin bars stacked topped with maple glaze and crushed pecans

maple pecan glaze dripping off spoon

Maple Pecan Glaze (Dairy-free)

4.56 from 9 votes
This rich, maple glaze is the perfect complement to your favorite baked goods this Fall.
prep5 mins total5 mins
Servings:1 cup
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Ingredients
  

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • The glaze may be used immediately, but will thicken up when chilled. Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 983kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 51g | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1.9mg
Author: Megan Gilmore
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coconut oil, dessert, glaze, maple syrup
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Calories per cup of glaze: 983, Fat: 81g, Carbohydrates: 65g, Fiber: 7g, Protein: 6g

Enjoy!

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Megan Gilmore

Hi, I’m Megan. A former fast food junkie turned best-selling cookbook author. I create healthy recipes made with simple ingredients to make your life easier.

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  1. This recipe is amazeballs! I can eat it by itself, it’s so good! I usually make a quadruple batch and freeze in individual portions.
    I love it on banana bread, but my favorite is blended with vegan vanilla ice cream and oat milk. It makes the best milk shake ever!

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  2. Absolutely incredible! This was the perfect addition to my Pecan Streusel Pumpkin Cake for Thanksgiving. Everyone LOVED it!
    Thank you!!

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  3. This is one of the best frosting I ever made !!! This recipe is sooo flexible and Versatile !! Using it in different cakes and cupcakes ,,, add some lemon zest and lemon juice some times for a change !! Delicious !!

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  4. I have seen this recipe for years, and hadn’t made it. I just made it for the grain-free pumpkin bars and am loving it! I have been missing out! This glaze is so yummy! Looking forward to trying it on pancakes too.

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