Seed Oil Free Paleo Almond Flour Apple Pie Bars
These bars deliver everything you love about a classic apple pie — warm cinnamon-spiced filling, a golden crust, and a crumbly, textured topping — in a handheld, shareable format. Every fat source here comes from coconut oil, almond flour, and walnuts, so there's no canola, soybean, or vegetable oil hiding anywhere in the recipe. That matters more than people realize with baked goods, where seed oils tend to sneak in through store-bought crusts, shortening, or pre-made fillings. The crust and crumble topping are built on almond flour and tapioca starch, which give the bars a tender, slightly chewy bite that holds together beautifully once cooled. Maple syrup sweetens both the crust and the apple filling, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice make the fruit layer taste genuinely bright and complex. The coconut-walnut crumble on top adds crunch and a subtle toasty flavor that takes the whole thing over the edge. Whether you're serving these at a fall gathering or just want a dessert you can feel good about, they're the kind of treat that disappears fast.
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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.
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