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    Home » dessert

    Vegan Apple Pie Bars

    Published: Mar 24, 2022 by Richa 16 Comments

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    These Vegan Apple Pie Bars come together so quickly and easily. Almond Butter in crust and crumble topping helps keep these Oilfree and make these taste extra special.  Options for Glutenfree and Nutfree

    a stack of vegan apple pie crumble bars

    There is nothing like the scent of apple pie baking and cooling in the kitchen. But if you’re like me, sometimes one does not feel like going through the whole process of making pie crust, chilling it, and rolling it out, making sure everything looks pretty then These homemade Apple pie bars are my easy solution for those urgent apple pie cravings!

    These Vegan Apple Pie Bars are much easier to make than making a whole pie and are the perfect way to feed a crowd on a budget. They have all the sweet cinnamon flavors of an All-American apple pie but come in hand-held form!

    vegan apple pie crumble bars stacked on a plate

    For these vegan apple crumble pie bars , thr dough you make for the crust doubles as the crumb topping. You could even transform them into caramel apple pie bars should you want to make them extra special. Just use my vegan coconut caramel.

    overhead shot of vegan apple pie crumble bars

    Why you’ll love these Apple pie bars!

    • They are easy and perfect snack size
    • you don’t need to make a perfect pie dough. The dough is pressed into a loaf pan and works out fine even with a bit less or more binding
    • there is no added oil
    • It makes a small portion to help with portion control
    • These bars satisfy all the pie cravings!

    More vegan apple recipes

    • Vegan Apple Cake 
    • Gluten Free Apple Pear Crisp Vegan
    • Apple Pie Overnight Oats
    • Vegan Apple Custard Squares
    • apple cinnamon scones 
    • Homemade apple cider 

    Also a big heartfelt Thanks to all of you who Preordered my cookbook!! It fills my heart with joy to see so many of you supporting me!

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    4.86 from 7 votes

    Vegan Apple Pie Bars

    These Vegan Apple Pie Bars come together so quickly and easily. Almond Butter in crust and crumble topping make these taste extra special.  Options for Glutenfree and Nutfree 
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time45 mins
    Total Time1 hr 5 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: vegan apple bars, vegan apple pie bars
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 164kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    For the crust and the crumb:

    • 3/4 cup (93.75 g) all purpose flour
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
    • 1/3 cup (85 g) plus 1-2 tablespoons smooth almond butter
    • 1 tbsp maple syrup

    For the apple layer:

    • 1 large honey crisp apple thinly sliced or about 2 cups of thinly sliced apples or you can chop them into small pieces instead
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • zest of 1/2 lemon
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    • Make the crust: In a bowl, add the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar and mix really well.
    • Then warm up 1/3 cup of the almond butter and add it along with maple syrup, vanilla extract. Then mix using fork or your hands until the mixture is somewhere crumbly and when you press the mixture in your hand, it kind of stays together a little bit.
    • If it is too floury, then add in 1-2 tablespoons more almond butter. You can also use 1-2 teaspoons of non-dairy milk in this crust mixture if it's too crumbly.
    • Transfer half of this mixture to a parchment-lined 9 x 5 inch baking dish or loaf pan.
    • Press it down until even. Once pressed, set this loaf pan aside.
    • Make the filling: In a bowl, add the apple, maple syrup, sugar, zest of a lemon, cornstarch, and cinnamon and toss well to coat.
    • Transfer these apples to the crust and even it out so that there are no pockets of space between apples.
    • To the rest of the crust mixture, add in 2-4 teaspoons of maple syrup and then add more as needed. Mix until the mixture becomes like a muffin crumb topping kind of mixture.
    • Then top the apples with this mixture and spread evenly. Bake at 365 degrees Fahrenheit (185 c) for a total of 40 to 45 minutes. Top the loaf pan with parchment after the first 25 minutes so that the crumb does not brown too much.
    • Then remove from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes then remove from the pan. Slice and serve.

    Notes

    For the optional icing, take a 1/4 cup of powdered sugar. Add in a teaspoon or more water or non-dairy milk and mix in until icing consistency then drizzle all over.
    • Nutfree: use 3 tablespoons softened butter, 2 teaspoons flax meal mixed in 1.5 tablespoons water and mix in. Of the mix is not sticking together, add maple syrup 1 teaspoon at a time.
    • Gluten-free: Use a mix of 1/3 cup almond flour,  1/3 cup oat flour(or a gf blend), 3 tablespoons potato starch(or other starch) instead of all purpose flour

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Apple Pie Bars
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 164 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 76mg3%
    Potassium 154mg4%
    Carbohydrates 26g9%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 13g14%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 13IU0%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 62mg6%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Ingredients:

    • the base and crumble topping are made with all purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract
    • smooth almond butter is used instead of butter or oil and lends the crust a nutty taste you will love
    • maple syrup is added for sweetness
    • for the apples, I like honey crisp as they are sweet and, well, crisp
    • the filling is sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar
    • lemon zest adds freshness to the filling
    • cornstarch thickens the filling you can use tapioca or arrowroot as well
    • cinnamon is a must-add in. If you want, add some apple pie spice

    Tips:

    • other great baking apples you could use here: Braeburn Jonagold and Gala
    • for some extra“crunch”, try sprinkling a tablespoon or two of turbinado sugar over the crumble topping right before baking
    • If you want, add some chopped walnuts or hazelnuts to the crumble topping
    • Nutfree: use 3 tablespoons softened butter, 2 teaspoons flax meal mixed in 1.5 tablespoons water and mix in. Of the mix is not sticking together, add maple syrup 1 teaspoon at a time.
    • Gluten-free: Use a mix of 1/3 cup almond flour,  1/3 cup oat flour(or a gf blend), 3 tablespoons potato starch(or other starch) instead of all purpose flour

    ingredients for apple pie bars

    How to make Vegan Apple Pie Crumble Bars:

    Make the crust: In a bowl, add the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar and mix really well.

    almond butter being mixed into dry crumble crust ingredients

    Then warm up 1/3 cup of the almond butter and add it along with the vanilla extract. Then mix using a fork or your hands until the mixture is somewhere crumbly and when you press the mixture in your hand, it kind of stays together a little bit.

    crust ingredients being combined in a white bowl

    If it is too floury, then add in 1-2 tablespoons more almond butter.You can also use 1-2 teaspoons of non-dairy milk in this crust mixture if it’s too crumbly.

    vegan apple pie bars crust in a white bowl

    Transfer half of this mixture to a parchment-lined 9 x 5-inch baking dish or loaf pan. Press it down until even. Once pressed, set this loaf pan aside.

    vegan apple pie crust being pressed in a baking dish

    In a bowl, add the apple, maple syrup, sugar, zest of a lemon , cornstarch, and cinnamon and toss well to coat.

    apple slices in a glass bowl being mixed with brown sugar and cornstarch


    apple pie bar filling in a glass bowl

    Transfer these apples to the crust and even it out so that there aren’t pockets of too much space between apples.

    apple slices being added to crust to make vegan apple pie cars

    To the rest of the crust mixture, add in 2-4 teaspoons of maple syrup or one tablespoon maple syrup and then add more as needed.

    Mix until the mixture becomes like a crumb muffin, crumb topping kind of mixture.

    crumble topping for apple pie bars

    crumble topping for apple pie bars in a white bowl

    Then top the apples with this mixture and spread evenly. Bake at 365 degrees Fahrenheit (185c) for a total of 40 to 45 minutes.

    apple pie crumble bars in a baking pan

    Top this loaf pan with parchment after the first 25 minutes so that the crumb does not brown too much.

    Then remove from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes then remove from the pan. Slice and serve.

    freshly baked vegan apple pie bars on a marble countertop

    Make an icing

    You can also add icing on top before serving.

    For the icing, take a 1/4 cup of powdered sugar. Add in a teaspoon or more water or non-dairy milk and mix in until icing consistency then drizzle all over.

    Storage:

    These bars are best the day they are made, but they can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Or, they can be frozen immediately after cooling

     

    stacked vegan apple pie bars against a black background

     

     

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    1. Meredith

      November 20, 2022 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      So easy and more importantly, absolutely delicious! We inhaled the whole thing and my family didn’t know it is oil/butter free. Definitely will repeat often.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        November 21, 2022 at 8:48 pm

        Wonderful to hear!

        Reply
    2. Danielle Hart

      October 31, 2022 at 11:45 am

      4 stars
      I didn’t like those very much the day they were made. The nutty taste was too strong for my taste. They were better the following day, cold from the fridge! But the almond butter taste is still too present and overpowers the apple flavour. I will try the nut-free version next time. The filling is delicious.

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 31, 2022 at 9:20 pm

        Yes try with some vegan butter or oil

        Reply
    3. Ellen Gearing

      October 13, 2022 at 7:12 am

      Can I use Gluten Free flour in this recipe? if so, same amount as regular flour?
      Should I substitute any other ingredients to make it Gluten Free AND Vegan?
      Thank You!

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 14, 2022 at 10:22 am

        See gf option in the notes section.

        Reply
    4. Anh

      June 25, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      forgot to leave a rating with my previous comment

      Reply
      • Frankie

        September 06, 2022 at 12:11 pm

        Hey there! In the first portion of the ingredient list, there is a mention of maple syrup that isn’t mentioned again in the recipe. Would you mind clarifying where this maple syrup is meant to be used?

        Reply
        • Richa

          September 06, 2022 at 11:25 pm

          Add it with the almond butter

          Reply
    5. Anh

      June 25, 2022 at 6:55 pm

      made this for a get together this month, and everybody liked it! another simple and easy but very delicious recipe from vegan richa.

      Reply
      • Richa

        June 25, 2022 at 11:31 pm

        Yay

        Reply
    6. Maggie

      March 28, 2022 at 3:37 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this! I think using almond butter was genius in this. I only had the crunchy kind and it came out great!

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 29, 2022 at 8:13 am

        Yay!

        Reply
    7. Lil Klein

      March 24, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      5 stars
      First off I’ve made many of your recipes and love your blog! The apple pie bars look and sounds amazing but. I wanted to clarify your Nutfree option…. You say to use 3 T butter and 2 t flax and 1.5 T water (plus possible maple syrup) but this doesn’t come close to the 1/3 cup of nut butter. It’s more like 1/4 cup so will it be enough liquid? Can you sub some applesauce for the nut butter?

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        March 25, 2022 at 2:30 pm

        thank you! those amounts are correct – only If the mix is not sticking together, add maple syrup 1 teaspoon at a time.

        Reply
      • Richa

        March 26, 2022 at 7:38 am

        Butter is more moist than almond butter so you’ll need a bit less

        Reply

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