Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 3 medium tart apples (Granny Smith)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Oven and Pan – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Mix Crust – Whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, a pinch of sea salt, and melted coconut oil until a crumbly dough forms.
- Step 3: Pre – Bake Crust – Firmly press the crust mixture into the pan and bake for 12 to 14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Step 4: Prep Apples – Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples, then toss them with lemon juice, cinnamon, arrowroot starch, and maple syrup.
- Step 5: Cook Apples – Sauté the seasoned apple slices in a saucepan over medium heat for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Step 6: Make Caramel – Simmer coconut cream, coconut sugar, and sea salt in a small saucepan until it thickens into a glossy caramel sauce.
- Step 7: Assemble and Bake – Layer the apples over the crust, drizzle with half the caramel, and bake for 18 to 20 minutes before adding final caramel and sea salt.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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