Because the only thing better than apple pie is an apple pie bar drizzled with some maple glaze, amirite?! 😋

These bars are so simple to make (even easier than apple pie! 😉) & taste just like fall. Cinnamon-spiced chopped apples, a gooey texture, & made with healthier & wholesome ingredients… it’s one of my favorite fall season bakes! 🍂 Makes 9 bars.

For the apples:

In a bowl, mix:

-2 apples, peeled & chopped

-1 tsp cinnamon

-1/4 tsp nutmeg

For the batter:

In a separate bowl, mix:

-1 1/2 cup almond flour

-1/4 cup vanilla protein powder

-1 tsp cinnamon

Heat up:

-1/2 cup nut butter

-3 tbsp maple syrup

Add this to the dry mixture, along with:

-1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Mix until combined.

Fold half of the apples through the batter & spread into a lined 8x8 pan, pressing down evenly. Top with remaining apples & if desired, sprinkle an optional 1/4 cup coconut sugar. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden on top.

After it’s cooled completely, you can drizzle an optional maple glaze on top (1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp maple syrup + slowly mix in 1-2 tbsp almond milk to thin until smooth).

Slice, serve, & enjoy! (I especially love these chilled!)