Almond Free Apricot Coconut Bars

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

5.0

(6)

These bars are the kind of treat that looks impressive on a plate but comes together with a surprisingly short ingredient list and no fancy equipment required. The base is built from cassava flour and tapioca starch, giving it a tender, shortbread-like texture that holds together beautifully without any nut flours in sight — a real win when so many grain-free baking recipes default straight to almond flour. The filling is a slow-simmered paste of dried apricots, honey, lemon juice, and a hint of ginger that turns jammy and deeply fragrant before getting spread over the par-baked crust. Toasted shredded coconut mixed with melted coconut oil and honey finishes everything off with a golden, slightly chewy crunch that makes each bite feel layered and satisfying. Ceylon cinnamon in the crust adds a delicate warmth that ties the whole thing together without overpowering the bright, fruity filling. They slice cleanly once fully cooled, making them easy to pack up, share, or stash in the fridge for a few days of snacking.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the crust

1 cup cassava flour
¼ cup tapioca starch
¼ tsp fine sea salt
¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
⅓ cup coconut oil, solid but scoopable
3 tbsp honey

For the apricot filling

1 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
½ cup water
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp ground ginger

For the topping

¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
1 tbsp honey
1 pinch fine sea salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting.
2
Make the apricot filling: combine the chopped dried apricots, water, 2 tbsp honey, lemon juice, and ground ginger in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apricots are very soft and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10–12 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until a thick, spreadable paste forms. Set aside.

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