Apple Pie Bars (Vegan & Paleo)
Apple Pie Bars have a buttery shortbread crust with a delicious apple cinnamon topping! These bars are simple to make and loved by all. You'll love that they are Paleo, Vegan, and Gluten-free!
Servings: 9
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
For the filling:
- 2 large apples cored, peeled and diced
- 1.5 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 cup arrowroot starch
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup water
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x9 or 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.
- To make your crust, combine all crust ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until a dough like texture forms. Press the crust into the pan, evenly distributing. Place in the oven and bake for 15 mins. Set aside and cool. Leave oven on.
- Meanwhile, make your filling. Combine cinnamon, nutmeg, arrowroot starch, and salt in a small bowl. Coat the apples with the dry mixture.
- Place apple mixture, water, lemon, and maple syrup in a medium sized sauce pan. Cook over medium heat until sauce begins to thicken and caramelize (7-10 mins). Now stir in pecans. Remove.
- Once crust is cooled, top with filling and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until sauce has bubbled up and looks a golden color. Remove from heat. Cool completely, and refrigerate before cutting.
Nutrition
Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg