Apple Cider Crumble Bars

Tender oat crust layered with spiced apple filling and a golden crumble topping. Perfect for potlucks, lunchboxes, or fireside snacking.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats

• 1 cup oat flour

• 1/2 cup coconut oil

• 1/3 cup maple syrup

• 2 cups peeled, chopped apples

• 1/2 cup apple cider

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking dish with parchment.

2. In a saucepan, simmer apples, cider, cinnamon, and nutmeg until soft and thickened.

3. Mix oats, oat flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt to form a crumbly dough.

4. Press half into the pan, spread apple mixture, and sprinkle remaining dough on top.

5. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing.

Kick It Up a Notch:

• Add a drizzle of dairy-free caramel or maple glaze

• Stir in chopped dried cranberries or golden raisins

• Sprinkle with crushed pecans or sunflower seeds before baking