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