Crispy Caramel Apple Bars
Ingredients
Crust/topping
- 4 cups flake cereal (I used @onedegreeorganics maize flakes)
- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Apples
- 3–4 small apples, diced (I used granny smith)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp arrowroot or cornstarch
Preparation
Grind the cereal in a food processor
Add the rest of the crust ingredients and process until sticky/crumbly
Press half into a lined baking dish
Combine all the apple ingredients in a bowl and toss to coat
Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the apples are soft and caramelized
Spread on top of the crust
Top with the rest of the crumble, pressing in slightly
Bake for 25 minutes at 350ºF until the top is golden
Cool, then slice
