No Bake Apple Pie Bars

By Chelsea Gillespie | July 29, 2026

INGREDIENTS:

Filling:

  • 3 apples, chopped
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Crust:

  • 1 ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup pecans
  • 3 ½ Tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Chop the apples and cook down with the maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix the cornstarch with some cold water to make a slurry, and add to the apples. Cook until the apples are soft. Set aside.
  2. In a dry pan, toast the oats and pecans until they smell nutty, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to the blender with the rest of the crust ingredients. Blend until the mixture holds together.
  3. In a greased pan, press in half of the crust. Add the apples and spread in an even layer. Add the remaining crust on top, and chill for ~2 hours until firm.

BENEFITS OF APPLES:

  • Rich in fiber (good for digestion), potassium (good for blood pressure), vitamin C (an antioxidant)

SERVINGS: 8
TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN