Cashew Free Apricot Coconut Bars

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

5.0

(6)

These bars hit that perfect sweet spot between chewy, jammy, and golden-toasted — the kind of treat that disappears fast at any gathering. The apricot filling is made entirely from scratch, simmered down with honey, lemon juice, and a touch of ginger until it becomes a thick, fragrant paste that spreads like a dream. Many store-bought fruit bars and granola-style snacks sneak in tree nuts or are processed on shared equipment, so making your own is the cleanest way to stay worry-free. The cassava flour and tapioca starch base gives the crust a tender, slightly crumbly texture that holds together beautifully without any nut flours in sight. A toasted shredded coconut topping adds crunch and a subtle tropical richness that ties every layer together. The whole thing is sweetened with honey throughout — crust, filling, and topping — so the flavor is warm and cohesive from the very first bite. Let them cool completely before slicing and you'll get clean, bakery-worthy bars every single time.

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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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