No Bake Apple Crumb Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 8 pitted medjool dates
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 4 pitted medjool dates
- 1 cup chopped apple - cut into small pieces then measure out 1 cup
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Preparation
To make the crust, combine all the crust ingredients in a food processor and blend until almost totally mixed
It should be slightly crumbly when poured out, but should be sticky enough to hold together when pressed into the bottom of the pan
If it's too dry, add another date, if it's too wet and sticky, add a few more almonds
Spread the crust mixture evenly across the bottom of a square pan, and freeze while you make the crumb topping
To make the crumb topping, add all the ingredients to the food processor
Do not blend, instead press pulse 10-20 times
You want this mixture to be roughly chopped, and to still have large pieces of nuts and apple for texture
Once you've pulsed enough so that the dates are broken up into small pieces, spread this mixture over the crust and freeze for 2 hours
Cut the bars carefully to serve - they're delicate, hence the name apple crumb bars! these are meant to be enjoyed with a fork rather than picking up with your hands