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Healthy Apple Pie Bars

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Healthy apple pie bars are a wholesome twist on the classic dessert, featuring a buttery oat crust, spiced apple filling, and a crumbly topping. They deliver all the cozy flavors of apple pie in an easier, portable bar form—perfect for snacks, desserts, or gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 3 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith), peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and melted coconut oil until crumbly.
  3. Press two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
  4. In another bowl, toss diced apples with honey, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  5. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust.
  6. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over the top as a crumble.
  7. Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
  8. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

Add walnuts or pecans to the topping for crunch.Substitute pears for apples for a seasonal variation.Add raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness.Swap maple syrup for date syrup as a natural sweetener.Drizzle with yogurt glaze for added creaminess.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/healthy-apple-pie-bars/