If You Have Apples and Oats, Try these Wholesome and Delicious Apple Crumble Bars 😍

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with additional flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8.5-inch x 8.5-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

In a bowl, mix rolled oats, oat flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add softened butter and maple syrup, and mix (with hands, if desired) until crumbly. Chill in the fridge.

Clean the apples thoroughly and core them. Using a hand grater, shred them into a bowl.

Mix the grated apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and maple syrup.

Press 2/3 of the chilled oat crumble into the pan, creating a smooth base.

Spread the grated apple mixture evenly over the base.

Add chopped almonds to the remaining crumble, mix, and press over the apples to form a top layer.

Bake for 50 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

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