Paleo Apple Pie Bars
Vegan, gluten free, and paleo twist on a classic seasoning dessert.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- ¾ cup almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup coconut flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the filling:
- 3 apples pink lady or another tart variety
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp arrowroot powder tapioca powder also works
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and line a 8 x 8 pan with parchment paper.
For the filling:
- In a medium sauce pan combine apples, water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil to soften. Combine dry ingredients for the filling and add to the apple mixture. Stir the mixture to dissolve dry ingredients. Once the mixture starts to thicken, set aside to cool.
For the crust:
- Combine all crust ingredients until a crumbly dough forms. This can be done in a stand mixer or by hand. I used my hands! Press ¾ of the mixture into the 8x8 pan and bake for 7-9 minutes.
- Spread the apple filling over the half-baked crust. Sprinkle with remaining crust crumbles and bake for an additional 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Cool completely before cutting. Top with a dollop of whipped coconut cream or ice cream (if not paleo) and enjoy!