Eggless 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 disappears fast — chewy, golden, and layered with a jammy apricot center that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. The crust comes together with cassava flour, tapioca starch, and solid coconut oil, giving it a tender, shortbread-like crumble that holds up beautifully without a single egg in sight. A quick simmer of dried apricots with honey, lemon juice, and a hint of ginger creates a thick, fragrant paste that spreads like a dream over the par-baked base. The toasted coconut topping — tossed with melted coconut oil and honey — turns gloriously golden in the oven and adds just the right amount of chew and crunch. So many bar recipes rely on eggs to bind the layers, but here the natural starches, coconut oil, and honey do all the work, keeping everything cohesive and sliceable. The result is a naturally sweetened, wholesome bar that feels indulgent without any of the usual baking anxiety. Line your pan, let them cool completely, and you'll get clean, beautiful cuts every 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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