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Apple Pie Bars with Salted Peanut Butter Caramel

Delicious Apple Pie Bars with Salted Peanut Butter Caramel Treats

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Indulge in Healthy Apple Pie Bars with Salted Peanut Butter Caramel, a gluten-free and vegan-friendly twist on a classic dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Base and Topping
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Oat Flour
  • 1 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar as substitute
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/3 cup Butter (or Vegan Butter) melted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Apple Filling
  • 3 cups Honeycrisp Apples thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup or honey/agave as substitutes
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch or Arrowroot Starch
For the Salted Peanut Butter Caramel
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter or almond/sunflower seed butter as substitutes
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Sea Salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free oat flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until crumbly, reserving one cup for topping.
  3. Firmly press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. In a skillet, melt butter. Add sliced Honeycrisp apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in cornstarch and a hint of vanilla.
  5. Pour the apple filling over the crust and sprinkle with reserved crumble mixture. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  6. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and sea salt; microwave until warm. Drizzle over cooled bars.
  7. Let the bars cool for at least 15 minutes before lifting out and cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, perfect with ice cream or whipped cream.

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