Gut Friendly Apricot Coconut Bars

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

5.0

(6)

These bars hit that sweet spot between a wholesome snack and a genuine treat, layering a tender cassava and tapioca crust with a jammy apricot filling and a toasted coconut crown. Every ingredient here is doing double duty — gentle on digestion and genuinely delicious. Cassava flour and tapioca starch keep the base grain-free and easy to digest, while coconut oil and raw honey stand in for anything processed or refined. The apricot filling is cooked down with fresh lemon juice and a touch of ground ginger, which adds a subtle warmth that also happens to be a classic stomach-soother. Unsweetened shredded coconut on top toasts up beautifully in the oven, giving you crunch and richness without any dairy or additives to second-guess. The whole thing is built from a short, clean ingredient list with no hidden nasties — just real food that your gut can actually work with. Cut into bars and stored properly, they're the kind of make-ahead snack that makes the whole week feel a little more manageable.

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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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