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Healthy Peanut Butter Apple Pie Bars

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These Healthy Peanut Butter Apple Pie Bars are a nutritious and delicious treat made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, applesauce, and coconut oil. Topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting, they’re perfect for a naturally sweet dessert or snack.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • Dry:
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • Wet:
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unrefined melted coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup raw honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 1/4 cups applesauce
  • Extras:
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • Frosting:
  • 1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or raw honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×10-inch rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients: almond flour, oat flour, cinnamon, sea salt, and baking soda.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: egg, melted coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and applesauce.
  4. Pour wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and whisk until fully combined.
  5. Fold in the extras like chopped nuts and golden raisins with a silicone spatula.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 33–35 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. While bars cool, prepare the frosting: In a food processor, blend together peanut butter, coconut butter, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla, and sea salt until smooth.
  9. Once bars are cool, gently spread the frosting evenly over the top using a spatula.
  10. Slice into bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5–6 days.

Notes

  • Make sure bars are completely cool before frosting to avoid melting.
  • Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan version.
  • You can substitute coconut butter with additional peanut butter if needed, though texture may vary slightly.
  • Perfect for prepping ahead—bars store well in the fridge.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/healthy-peanut-butter-apple-pie-bars/