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Healthy Apple Pie Bars

Delicious and guilt-free apple pie bars that capture the essence of classic apple pie in an easy-to-make dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or other sweetener Customize based on apple sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 2-3 cups diced apples Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped Optional ingredient

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt to form a crumbly dough.
  3. Press half of the dough mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  4. In another bowl, mix the diced apples with cinnamon and lemon juice. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
  5. Crumble the remaining dough mixture over the apple filling.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the topping is lightly golden.
  2. Allow to cool before slicing into bars and serving.

Notes

These bars can be topped with maple syrup, additional cinnamon, or served with yogurt or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.