Chicken Free Apricot Coconut Bars
These bars are the kind of treat that disappears fast ā golden, chewy, and layered with a jammy apricot center that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. The base comes together with cassava flour and tapioca starch, giving it a tender, slightly crumbly texture that holds up beautifully once baked. A warm spice note from Ceylon cinnamon runs through the crust, while fresh lemon juice and ground ginger keep the apricot filling bright and just a little complex. The toasted coconut topping adds crunch and a subtle richness that ties every layer together. Everything here is sweetened with honey and built around wholesome, recognizable ingredients ā no mystery additives, no label-reading required. They slice cleanly once cooled and are just as good the next day, making them a smart option for meal-prepped snacks or a casual dessert spread.
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12 servings
For the crust
- 1 cup cassava flour
- Ā¼ cup tapioca starch
- Ā¼ tsp fine sea salt
- Ā¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ā cup coconut oil, solid but scoopable
- 3 tbsp honey
For the apricot filling
- 1 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
- Ā½ cup water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Ā¼ tsp ground ginger
For the topping
- Ā¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350Ā°F (175Ā°C). Line an 8Ć8-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 10ā12 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until a thick, spreadable paste forms. Set aside.
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