Vegetarian Apricot Coconut Bars

Total time1 hr 25 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

5.0

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These bars hit that perfect sweet spot between chewy, jammy, and toasty — 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 tastes nothing like the overly sweet fillings you'd find in a packaged bar. The cassava flour and tapioca starch crust comes together like a shortbread dream, pressing into a firm, golden base that holds everything together without any fuss. A honey-kissed shredded coconut topping gets scattered over the whole thing before the second bake, turning beautifully golden and adding a satisfying crunch against the soft fruit layer beneath. Every component is built from whole, recognizable ingredients — no eggs, no dairy, no mystery additives — making these a genuinely feel-good option that doesn't ask you to compromise on flavor. They slice cleanly once cooled and keep well, so they're just as good the next day tucked into a lunchbox or served alongside 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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