Sesame Free Paleo Almond Flour Apple Pie Bars
These bars are everything you want from a fall dessert — warm spiced apples, a buttery almond flour base, and a crumbly coconut-walnut topping that bakes up golden and irresistible. The whole thing comes together with wholesome pantry staples like maple syrup, coconut oil, and tapioca starch, so there's no need to stress about hidden ingredients that don't belong on your plate. Sesame can sneak into baked goods through oils and specialty flours, but every component here is straightforward and easy to verify. The almond flour crust is tender and slightly crisp at the edges, while the sautéed apple filling gets coated in a lightly spiced glaze that sets beautifully as the bars cool. Shredded coconut and chopped walnuts folded into the topping add texture and a subtle richness that makes each bite feel genuinely special. They slice cleanly into 12 bars, which makes them just as practical for a weeknight treat as they are for sharing at a gathering. If you've been searching for a grain-free dessert that actually delivers on flavor and texture, this one is going to earn a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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