Ingredients
Crust Layer:
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1 cup almond flour
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1/4 cup organic date nectar, honey, or maple syrup
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1/4 cup organic coconut oil
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1 tablespoon organic coconut flour
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1/8 teaspoon organic vanilla bean powder
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1 pinch Himalayan pink salt
Filling Layer:
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4 small organic apples
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1 cup organic medjool dates (pitted)
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2 tablespoons organic coconut oil
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1 teaspoon organic lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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1/8 teaspoon organic vanilla bean powder
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1/4 teaspoon organic ground cinnamon
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1 pinch Himalayan pink salt
Topping Layer:
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1/2 cup organic almond butter
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1/2 cup organic coconut oil
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1/2 cup organic date nectar, honey, or maple syrup
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1/2 teaspoon organic vanilla bean powder
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1/8 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
Instructions
Crust:
Add all the ingredients for the crust to a medium-sized bowl and stir until it’s well combined.
Transfer the mixture to an 8 x 8 baking dish lined with parchment paper, spread it evenly on the bottom of the baking dish, then press it down firmly. Set aside.
Filling:
Add all the ingredients for the filling to a food processorand process/pulse until the apples and dates are broken down into tiny pieces, taking care not to over process.
Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, spread it evenly on top of the crust, then press it down firmly. Set aside.
Topping:
Add all the ingredients for the topping to a small bowl and whisk together until it is creamy and smooth.
Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and spread it evenly on top of the filling.
Final Touches
If some extra flare is desired, top with additional add ons, like sliced almonds, hemp or chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, candied nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, etc.
Place the baking dish in the refrigerator or freezer for 15-30 minutes for it to firm. Frozen bars are easier to slice!
Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container until ready to serve, and keep cool- they soften quickly.
Enjoy!