Name: Apple Pie Crumble Bars
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 3–4 large tart apples, cored and diced, skins removed or left on; 1 TBSP unrefined coconut oil; 3 TBSP pure maple syrup; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 TBSP cornstarch + 1/2 cup filtered water; 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Superfine Almond Flour; 2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Organic Gluten-Free Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats; 3/4 cup natural almond butter; 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

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Apple Pie Crumble Bars with an almond oat crust and crumble topping with a stovetop apple pie filling. The best fall breakfast or snack!

I *love* apples, mostly because I can let them sit on the counter for a while and ponder delicious ways to use them.

They’re not fickle like summer berries, where you need to use them THE DAY you purchase them.

Or like Flora’s leash training, which some days feels easy and other days (read: most of the time) I think she’s the one walking me.

But, I digress.

We were talking apples, not Aussies!

One of M’s favorite recipes that I make this time of year is a vegan apple crumble.

It’s also one of my favorite ways to use up a bunch of apples that I got at the grocery store, farmers market, or apple orchard. This year, I decided to get a bit creative and turn his favorite apple recipe into…bars!

These Apple Pie Crumble Bars are made with an almond oat crust and crumble topping with a stovetop apple pie filling.

It’s still easy to make with simple ingredients, but crumble turned bars means they’re portable, concise, and convenient.

Slice them into squares and enjoy them for the *best* fall breakfast, snack, or dessert.

What You Need to Make Apple Pie Filling

The apple pie filling is delicious on its own so make sure you save some for the bars!

Here’s what you need to make the filling:

tart apples
unrefined coconut oil
pure maple syrup
ground cinnamon
cornstarch

That’s it!

How to Make Apple Pie Filling

First, prepare the apple filling.

I like using a tart apple for this recipe for the best flavor, like a Pink Lady, Granny Smith, or Honeycrisp.

Add the diced apple to a large skillet with coconut oil and sauté on medium for 8-10 minutes, until the apples start to soften and are fragrant.

You can choose to peel the apples for this recipe if you want, but you don’t have to.

Whisk the cornstarch and filtered water together in a small bowl to make a slurry.

Add this to the pan and mix to combine.

This starchy mixture will thicken up the apple filling so it’s sticky and pie-like!

Next, add the maple syrup and cinnamon.

Continue to cook at a simmer over low heat for an additional 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are fork tender and the apples have a nice gooey glaze.

Set this all aside while you prepare the crust and crumble.

What You Need to Make Crust & Crumble

I love that the crust and crumble are the same in this recipe.

That means you don’t need to make three separate layers for these bars; just two.

Here’s what you need to make the crust and crumble:

Bob’s Red Mill Superfine Almond Flour
Bob’s Red Mill Organic Gluten-Free Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
natural almond butter
pure maple syrup

That’s it!

How to Make Crust & Crumble

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with coconut oil.

Add the almond flour, oats, almond butter, and maple syrup to a bowl and stir until everything is well incorporated.

The mixture will be thick and sticky.

Press 2/3 of the mixed “dough” into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.

How to Assemble Apple Pie Crumble Bars

Spoon the prepared apple filling over the base layer and spread in an even layer with the back of a spoon or spatula.

Finally, use your hands to crumble the remaining 1/3 dough and sprinkle it over the top.

It doesn’t have to be perfect!

I like to leave some of the apple filling peeking out underneath.

Bake the crumble for 28-30 minutes, or until the crumb topping is crisp and lightly browned on top.

Allow the pan to cool completely before slicing into bars.

Brand Notes

Bob’s Red Mill Superfine Almond Flour and Gluten-Free Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats create the bulk of this crust and crumb recipe.

I love using a mix of almond flour and oats to make the best texture for vegan and gluten-free baking.

In this recipe, the mix creates a hearty yet moist crust and crumble paired with nut butter and maple syrup.

This crust and crumble has best taste and texture that acts as the vehicle for gooey apple pie filling.

I always have these products on hand in my pantry for vegan and gluten-free baking and cooking!

Swaps and Substitutions

You can sub any nut or seed butter in for the almond butter in this recipe.

If you don’t like maple syrup, another liquid sweetener should work in its place.

Notes on Meal Prep

These Apple Pie Crumble Bars are perfect for meal prep!

I like to make a pan with leftover apples on Sunday and M and I enjoy bars for breakfast during the week ahead.

They store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for several months.

The crumble topping might get a bit moist after a while in the refrigerator as it absorbs the moisture of the apples.

This doesn’t effect the taste whatsoever.

How to Serve Apple Pie Crumble Bars

These Apple Pie Crumble Bars are perfect to make ahead for easy workweek breakfasts.

For breakfast, they’re great served with some yogurt or berries or just solo on the way to work.

They’re also great for a quick concise snack or nutritious dessert that tastes like pie.

Serve them cooled or reheat before serving for a gooey decadent experience.

For the ultimate fall dessert, try serving them warm with a scoop of scoop of vegan vanilla icecream!

Enjoy!

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