Keyword: apple, apple cinnamon, dessert bars, fall baking, healthy dessert bars, vegan, vegan dessert
Servings: 12
Ingredients
3applespeeled, cored and small diced
1tbspcoconut oil
1tbspcoconut sugar or sweetener of choice
2tsp cinnamon
2cupsrolled oatsgluten free, if needed
1cupoat flour
1cupalmond flour
1 1/2tspbaking powder
1/2tspbaking soda
2tbspcinnamon
1/2tspsalt
1/3cupapplesauce or mashed banana
1/4cupcoconut oilmelted
1/3cupmaple syrup
3tbspdairy free milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine diced apples, 1 tbsp coconut oil, 1 tbsp sweetener, and 2 tsp cinnamon together in a large sauté pan. Heat over medium heat and sauté apples 5-6 minutes, or until apples start to get soft. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 2 tbsp cinnamon and stir to combine. Next, add applesauce or mashed banana, vanilla, maple syrup, 1/4 cup coconut oil and almond milk and mix well. Gently fold in sautéed apples.
Add batter to a parchment lined baking dish. Smooth out batter into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool 5-10 before cutting. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.