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Apple Pie Bars
These Healthier Apple Crumb Bars taste just like a warm apple pie, but they’re better for you! Featuring sweet apples in the middle and a crispy crumb topping, the bars are made with maple syrup and oats for an extra wholesome treat! They’re perfect served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a snack, dessert, or even breakfast.
Ingredients
Apple Filling
- 4 medium apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Crumb Topping
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup all purpose flour or almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
Apple Filling
- Add diced apples, maple syrup, cornstarch, lemon juice and butter to a medium saucepan.Cook for 3-5 minutes, over medium high heat,stirring often or until thickened.
Crumb Topping
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9 x 9 pan with non stick cooking spray.Add the oats, flour, melted butter, maple syrup, salt and vanilla to a large bowl. Mix to combine and set aside.
- Press half of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan. Top with apple filling then top with the remaining crumb mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top looks set and golden brown.Allow for the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 438IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg