Peanut 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, with layers that feel far more special than the effort involved. The apricot filling is made from scratch — dried apricots simmered down with honey, lemon juice, and a touch of ginger until they cook into a thick, fragrant paste that spreads like a dream. Underneath is a cassava and tapioca crust that bakes up tender and slightly crisp, and on top, shredded coconut gets tossed in melted coconut oil and honey until it turns beautifully golden in the oven. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, which matters when store-bought bars so often come with vague "processed in a facility" warnings that make snack time stressful. The whole thing is naturally sweetened with honey throughout all three layers, so there's no refined sugar to worry about either. Once cooled and sliced, they hold together cleanly and are just as good packed into a lunchbox as they are served on a plate with afternoon tea.

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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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