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apple pie bars

Healthy Apple Pie Bars

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  • Author: Megan
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: one 8x8 pan 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Gluten Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free, Nut Free

Imagine your favorite apple pie, but now imagine that it is easy to make, it is healthy, gluten free, nut free, refined sugar free, and still just as delicious!  Would you believe it?  Well with these healthy apple pie bars you get the best of both worlds.

Ingredients

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Crust & Crumble:

  • 1 cup tahini
  • 2/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups gluten free oats
  • 1/4 cup gluten free all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp + 1 tsp coconut flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp stevia (optional)

Apple Pie Filling:

  • 2 medium apples, diced
  • 2 tbsp agave
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Combine your tahini and maple syrup in a bowl and stir until well combined.
  3. Add in the oats, gluten free flour, 2 tbsp of coconut flour, salt, and 1 tsp stevia.  I used my hands to really make sure all of the ingredients were well combined. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
  4. While the dough is getting ready, make your apple pie filling.  Core and dice your apples (peeling is optional), and combine in a small bowl with the agave, cinnamon, and nutmeg.  Mix until apples are evenly coated.
  5. When your dough is ready, take a little more than half and press it down in an even layer in a 8×8 baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  If you’ve kept your hands clean thus far, this is when I’d recommend getting them out and dirty.  Using your hands to pat it down is easiest. Then pour your apples on top, and press them down just slightly.
  6. Then, take your remaining dough, and using the side of a fork, chop it into crumbles.  Add 1 tsp of coconut flour to evenly coat (this helps it stay crumbly and not too wet), and an additional 1/2 tsp stevia for sweetness, if desired.  Top the apples with the crumble.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes, until edges are golden brown.  Let cool completely before removing from pan.

Notes

I don’t peel my apples because the skin doesn’t bother me and it retains a lot of fiber.  But you can peel if you prefer!

This recipe is a nut free adaptation of Broma Bakery’s healthy apple crumb bars.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/9 of pan

Find it online: https://passmeaspoon.com/healthy-apple-pie-bars/