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Apple Cinnamon Bars – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Apple Cinnamon Bars

A guilt-free, keto-friendly, and gluten-free treat that tastes like apple pie. These easy, blender-made Apple Cinnamon Bars are perfect for a healthy weekly snack or an indulgent-tasting vegetarian dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 9 bar
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (110 g / 3.9 oz) pecans
  • 1/4 cup (15 g / 0.53 oz) dried apples (frozen or room temperature)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • 1/4 cup (57 g / 2.01 oz) butter, softened
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp (1.5 g / 0.05 oz) cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp (24 g / 0.85 oz) erythritol
  • 1 ½ tsp / 6g (0.21 oz) baking powder
  • 1 tbsp (7 g / 0.25 oz) ground flax seed
  • Chef's
  • Don't Slice When Warm: These bars are very soft right out of the oven. You must let them cool completely in the pan to set properly, otherwise they will crumble.
  • Toast Your Pecans: For a deeper, nuttier flavor, toast the pecans in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes over medium heat before blending. Let them cool slightly first.
  • Soften Dried Apples: If your dried apples are very hard, soak them in the recipe's measured water for 10 minutes before blending to ensure a perfectly smooth batter.
  • Add Some Texture: For a chunkier bar, reserve a handful of chopped pecans and dried apples. Blend the rest of the batter, then fold in the reserved pieces by hand.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C and position an oven rack in the center.
  2. Grease an 8x8 inch / 20x20 cm brownie pan with butter or cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. Add all —pecans, dried apples, water, softened butter, vanilla, cinnamon, erythritol, baking powder, and ground flax seed—into a high-speed blender.
  4. Blend on high for 30–60 seconds until the batter is completely smooth, with no large chunks of pecans or apples remaining.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are pulling away from the sides of the pan.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan for at least 20–30 minutes before slicing. This step is crucial for them to firm up.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 14g

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