Healthy Apple Pie Bars

A paleo apple pie bar with a bite out of it and pieces of cooked apples beside it.

5 from 29 votes

These healthy 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

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 414kcal

Author: Dr. Erin Carter

Equipment

Large bowl
8 inch square baking pan

Ingredients

Shortbread Crust Ingredients

1 1/2 cups almond flour
2 tablespoon coconut flour
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch sea salt

Apple Layer Ingredients

3 red apples, peeled and cut into small pieces
3 tablespoon coconut oil
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Caramel Layer Ingredients

1 cup cashew butter
1/3 cup melted coconut oil
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch sea salt

Instructions

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!

Notes

You don't have to peel the apples if you don't want to.
You can use any type of sweet red apple for this recipe. My favourites are Honey Crisp, Gala and Pink Lady.
Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.

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