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Apple-Cinnamon Fruit Bars

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Delicious and healthy, these Apple-Cinnamon Fruit Bars make the perfect treat to pack in lunches or enjoy for a snack! With fresh apples and flour substitutes, this sweet treat is diabetes approved in moderation, of course!

Apple Cinnamon Fruit Bars

Crust
 1 cup chopped raw nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds or hazelnuts) or old-fashioned rolled oats, divided
 0.75 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (see Tip)
 0.75 cup coconut flour
 0.25 cup Stevia
 0.50 tsp salt
 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
 1 large egg
 2 tbsp canola oil
 1 tsp vanilla extract
 0.25 tsp almond extract
Fruit Filling
 6 diced peeled apples, divided
 0.50 cup apple cider or orange juice
 0.50 cup Stevia
 0.25 cup cornstarch
 1.50 tsp ground cinnamon
 1 tsp vanilla extract
1

To prepare crust: Combine 3/4 cup nuts (or oats), whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, sugar and salt in a food processor; pulse until the nuts are finely ground. Add butter; pulse until well incorporated.

2

Whisk egg, oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract in a small bowl. With the motor running, add the mixture to the food processor.

3

Process, then pulse, scraping down the sides, if necessary, until the mixture begins to clump, 30 to 45 seconds (it will look crumbly). Measure out 1/2 cup of the mixture and combine in a bowl with the remaining 1/4 cup chopped nuts (or oats). Set aside for the topping.

4

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Generously coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

5

To prepare fruit filling & assemble bars: Combine 4 cups apples, cider (or orange juice), sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is very thick, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 2 cups apples, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla.

6

Transfer the dough to the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly and press firmly into the bottom to form a crust. Spread the fruit filling over the crust. Sprinkle the reserved topping over the filling.

7

Bake the bars for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake until the crust and topping are lightly brown, 25 to 30 minutes more. Let cool completely before cutting into bars, at least 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 18 servings

Servings 1


Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 88g136%

Saturated Fat 22g111%
Sodium 695mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 271g91%

Dietary Fiber 17g68%
Sugars 159g
Protein 25g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.