Artificial Food Coloring Free Paleo Almond Flour Apple Pie Bars
These apple pie bars are the kind of treat that makes your kitchen smell like a fall afternoon, and they deliver on every bit of that promise. The almond flour and tapioca starch base bakes up golden and tender, while the maple-glazed apple filling gets warm and jammy with cinnamon and nutmeg — no shortcuts, just real ingredients doing real work. The coconut-walnut crumble on top adds a satisfying crunch that takes the whole thing over the edge. Every component here is naturally colored, meaning the gorgeous golden hue comes from toasted coconut, browned almond flour, and caramelized apples — not a drop of synthetic dye in sight. That matters more than you might think, since plenty of packaged dessert bars and pie fillings sneak in artificial coloring to punch up their appearance. Here, the color is completely honest, and the flavor is even better for it. Cut into 12 bars, these are easy to pack up, share, or quietly eat straight off the cutting board.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
12 servings
For the crust and topping
- 2 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup tapioca starch
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
For the apple filling
- 4 medium apples (about 1 ½ lb), peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch slices
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp tapioca starch
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the long sides to use as handles for lifting the bars out later.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups almond flour, 1/4 cup tapioca starch, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add the melted coconut oil, 3 tbsp maple syrup, and the egg, then stir until a cohesive, slightly crumbly dough forms.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!