Apple Pie Crumb Bars

• Prep Time
  20 minutes
• Bake Time
  35 minutes
• Makes
  9 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 cups rolled oats

• 1 cup + 2 tbsp. almond flour
• 2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3/4 cup Nuts 'N More Apple Crisp High Protein Peanut Spread
• 3 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp. melted coconut oil
• 3 tbsp. water

Filling:

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  5 cups chopped apples (we used honeycrisp) 
• ¼ cup + 2 tbsp. maple syrup (+ more to taste for added sweetness)
• 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. nutmeg
• ¾ tsp. ground ginger
• 5 tbsp. butter
• 6 tbsp. water
• 1 ½ tbsp. cornstarch + 3 tbsp. water

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Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Line a square 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
3. Add oats to a high-powered blender and blend into a flour-like consistency.
4. Pour the oat flour into a large bowl, then stir in the almond flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
5. Add in the Apple Crisp Spread, maple syrup, coconut oil and water.
6. Use a spoon or rubber spatula to blend the wet and dry ingredients until you have a crumble-like texture that sticks when pressed between your fingers.
7. Measure 3/4 cup of the crumble texture and set aside, then press the remainder into the bottom of the 8x8 pan.
8. To make the filling, in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the butter and maple syrup. Once melted, add the chopped apples, 6 tbsp. of water, and spices to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
9. Whisk together the corn starch and water in a small bowl, then slowly pour over the apple mixture. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
10. Remove from heat, then pour apple filling over the crust.
    Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup crumble over top of the apples, then bake for 30-35 minutes until apples are soft.
11. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before transferring to the fridge. Bars are best refrigerated for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving. Enjoy with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

 

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Macros (per serving):

Calories: 509

Fat: 32g

Carbs: 47g

Protein: 11g