Apple Bars with Caramel Frosting [Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free]
These apple bars are soft and have chocolate chips in them. They are covered with a delicious caramel frosting. Paleo, Vegan, and Gluten-Free.
Ingredients You Need for Apple Bars with Caramel Frosting [Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free]
How to Prepare Apple Bars with Caramel Frosting [Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free]
Apple Bars:
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Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Line a 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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Mix flax seeds with water and set aside for 5 minutes to thicken.
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Mix the almond butter and coconut oil in a bowl. Whisk until incorporated.
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Add coconut sugar and whisk.
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Add apple sauce and vanilla extract.
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Add flax seed and water mixture.
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Mix brown rice flour, baking soda, and cinnamon powder together. Add chocolate chips and chopped apples to the batter. Mix until incorporated.
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Pour batter onto prepared pan.
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Bake on pre-heated oven for 15-20 minutes, until the top looks set and a deep golden.
Caramel Frosting:
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If your dates are hard, make sure to soak them in water for a while before using.
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In a small blender, combine dates, almond milk yogurt, and almond butter. Basically everything but the milk.
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Blend for a bit. Add the tablespoon of milk if the mixture is too thick.
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Blend mixture for a couple of minutes until smooth, making sure to scrape the sides in between.
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If the mixture is still too thick, add just a bit more milk, as necessary.
To assemble:
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Simply spread the top of the apple bars with the caramel frosting before slicing. Decorate the top with sliced apples and chocolate chips.
Storage:
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Keep them in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days.



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