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

Description

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

Ingredients

Apple Filling

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

Crust & Crumble

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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Instructions

First, prepare the apple filling. 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.
Whisk the cornstarch and filtered water together in a small bowl to make a slurry. Add this to the pan and mix to combine.
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 apple are fork tender and have a nice gooey glaze. Set aside while you prepare the crust and 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 thick and well incorporated. The mixture will be thick and sticky.
Press 2/3 of the mixed “dough” into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spoon the 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 dough and sprinkle it over the top.
Bake the crumble for 28-30 minutes, until the crumb topping is crisp and lightly browned on top.
Allow the pan to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Store leftover Apple Pie Crumble Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for several months.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Breakfast, Snack, Desssert
Method: Stovetop, Oven Bake
Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined-Sugar-Free