Caramel Apple Pie Bars
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These cozy, scrumptious and healthier apple pie bars are going to be your favorite fall dessert! They are dairy free, gluten free and vegan. The oat crust gives them an incredible texture, while the green apples a sweet and tangy bite!
If you love the taste of apple pie but aren’t a fan of making the crust, might I suggest these apple pie bars? They still give off that warm and cozy vibe , yet simple to make! The first layer is the oat cookie-like base. Then thinly sliced stove cooked apples. Finishing it off with an ooey gooey marshmallow and caramel topping. (The marshmallows are totally optional but highly recommended!)
Can’t you taste them already?
A few things about this recipe you should know ahead of time. First, let the bars completely cool before drizzling the dairy free caramel sauce over them. Why? Well cutting into the bars while warm is just going to make a mess! So after topping with the dairy free marshmallows and baking for a quick 5 minutes, let them cool on a wire rack for about an hour or so.
Then drizzle this simple homemade dairy free and vegan caramel sauce over the top.
Now feel free to cut into 9 pieces or if you would like more, cut the bars a little smaller. You can definitely eat them immediately but I actually stumbled upon an even better way to enjoy them…COLD! Yes I know, kinda defeats the purpose of a warm and cozy dessert right? But trust me! See, I packed up the leftovers and stored them in the refrigerator the night I baked them. The following evening, I remembered these decadent little treats and ate one right from the fridge. Wow, it was amazing!
These caramel apple pie bars will be a must make all season long. You could bring them to a dinner party. Pass around during weekend football games or even as an option for Thanksgiving dessert!