Paleo Apple Pie Bars
These paleo apple pie bars are incredibly delicious! With a shortbread crust, apple pie layer and drizzled in caramel you are going to love these! They're also vegan, gluten free and dairy free.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 12
Calories: 414kcal
Shortbread Crust Ingredients
Caramel Layer Ingredients
Shortbread Layer Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350F.
Add all the crust ingredients to a bowl and blend well with a spoon or fork.
Line an 8" x 8" glass baking dish with parchment paper and transfer the dough to the pan and press down with a spoon until you have an even layer.
Place the pan in the oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are golden.
While the crust is baking, you can start making the other layers.
Apple Layer Instructions
Place a pot or large pan on the stove on medium heat and add the coconut oil. Once the oil is melted, add the other ingredients.
Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples are the consistency you desire.
Caramel Layer Instructions
Place all the ingredients into a large bowl and stir well until it's smooth.
Pour approximately 3/4 of the caramel over the shortbread crust, and spread evenly until smooth.
Using a slotted spoon, spoon the apples over the caramel.
Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the apples.
Place the pan in the freezer for 1-2 hours, until the caramel hardens.
Remove the pan from the freezer and cut the bars into pieces and enjoy!
- You don't have to peel the apples if you don't want to.
- If you don't have cashew butter you can use almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead.
- You can use any type of sweet red apple for this recipe. My favourites are Honey Crisp, Gala and Pink Lady.
- I recommend storing these bars in the fridge.
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg