Caramel Apple Pie Bars

These bars are the ultimate fall treat: a buttery, cinnamon-y crust, sweet apple filling, and homemade caramel sauce—what more could you want?! 🍎🥧😋 They’re perfectly crumbly, with a texture that’s like pie, but even easier to make and enjoy! 🙌 No pie crust fuss, just a few simple ingredients and steps for a delicious dessert that’s healthier than your average pie.

Ingredients:

Crust & Crumble Topping:

-1 1/2 cups almond flour

-1 cup rolled oats

-1/2 cup collagen powder

-3 tbsp maple syrup

-3 tbsp coconut oil, melted

-1 tsp cinnamon

-pinch of salt

Apple Pie Filling:

-3 apples, peeled & thinly sliced

-1 tbsp maple syrup

-2 tsp cinnamon 

-1/4 tsp nutmeg

Caramel Sauce:

-2 tbsp nut butter

-1 tbsp maple syrup

-1/2 tbsp coconut oil

-1/2 tsp vanilla extract

-pinch of salt

Instructions:

🥣 1. Make the Crust & Topping:

In a bowl, mix together all crust and crumble topping ingredients. Measure out 1/2 cup of the mixture and place it in the fridge to use later for the topping. Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of an 8x8 lined baking pan.

🍎 2. Prepare the Apple Filling:

Toss the sliced apples with the other apple pie filling ingredients and layer it evenly over the crust.

🍪 3. Add the Crumble Topping:

Take the reserved crumble topping from the fridge and sprinkle it over the apple filling.

⏲️ 4. Bake & Cool:

Bake at 350°F for about 30-35 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown. Let cool.

🍯 5. Make the Caramel Sauce:

Stir together the caramel sauce ingredients and microwave until warm. Drizzle over the baked bars.

🎉 6. Slice & Enjoy:

Slice into squares and enjoy warm, or chilled straight from the fridge! Also perfect with a scoop of yogurt or vanilla ice cream.

Whether you’re serving these up for a family dessert or keeping them all to yourself (no judgment here 😉), these bars are sure to be a hit! Enjoy every sweet, crumbly, gooey bite! 😋