Difficulty
Average Recipe
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings
9 bars

These gluten-free and vegan apple pie bars make a great nutritious after-school snack for your children or a delicious kid-friendly holiday dessert! Walnuts and oats are rich in antioxidants, and oats are an excellent source of beta-glucans (a soluble fiber that feeds beneficial bacteria in the gut)! It is important to use a soft baking apple in these bars so they cook properly during the baking time!

Ingredients

Crust

1 cups raw walnuts
3 cups rolled oats (divided)
¼ cups brown rice flour
¼ cups tapioca flour
1 teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoons sea salt
2 tablespoons finely ground golden flaxseeds
3 tablespoons warm water
4 tablespoons maple syrup
6 tablespoons coconut oil

Filling

3 medium apples peeled and finely diced
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
2 tablespoons tapioca flour
1 teaspoons cinnamon