Vegan Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars

These Vegan Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars are a delightful treat combining the flavors of caramel, apples, and oats. Perfect for a cozy dessert or snack, they're sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while being completely vegan-friendly.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups oats
• 1 cup dates, pitted
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 4 apples, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

In a food processor, blend oats, dates, almond butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until a sticky dough forms

Press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of a lined baking dish to form the crust

In a bowl, toss sliced apples with coconut sugar, lemon juice, and salt

Arrange apple slices evenly over the crust

Crumble the remaining dough over the apples, pressing lightly

Sprinkle chopped nuts on top if desired

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown

Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars

Drizzle with vegan salted caramel sauce before serving