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two vegan almond flour applesauce bars on white parchment paper with colorful napkin in background
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Vegan Almond Flour Applesauce Bars (GF, Oil-Free)

Grab a bowl and stir up a batch of vegan almond flour applesauce bars--it will only take about two minutes! Bursting with apple flavor, these bars are oil-free, gluten-free and low in sugar. Enjoy them for snacks, dessert, or breakfast.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: WFPB Cookies
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 16 square bars
Author: Camilla

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/3 cup flaxseed meal (preferably golden flaxseed meal)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (see notes for options)
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper (optional: spray or grease the exposed interior sides).
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the almond flour, flaxseed meal, coconut sugar, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the applesauce and vanilla to the bowl. Stir until completely blended.
  • Spread the dough in the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is set and the edges are golden brown.
  • Cool completely on a cooling rack. Once cool transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour (or place in freezer for 15 minutes).
  • Use the parchment paper to remove the bars from the pan. Cut into 16 squares or bars.

Notes

  • Storage: Store the cooled bars in an airtight container at cool room temperature for 1 day, in the refrigerator for 1 week, or the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Coconut Sugar Options: An equal amount of brown sugar, cane sugar, sugar-free granulated sweetener (intended for baking), or maple syrup can be used in place of the coconut sugar.
  • Applesauce Alternatives: An equal amount of mashed, very ripe bananas or pumpkin puree can be used in place of the applesauce. You will not need to add any coconut sugar if using mashed bananas (much sweeter than unsweetened applesauce). You may want to add a little bit more coconut sugar if using pumpkin puree.
  • Almond Flour Alternative: An equal amount of my DIY Sunflower Seed Flour can be used in place of the almond flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 65mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g