Almond Flour Strawberry Pie Bars
Are you craving a delightful Summer treat that's not only delicious but also guilt-free? Look no further than these Almond Flour Strawberry Pie Bars! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries and boasting a wholesome almond flour crust, these bars are a perfect blend of sweet and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a wholesome dessert or a delightful snack, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
If you like the sound of this recipe, you will also love my Blueberry Almond Oat Bars.
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Ingredients
For the Strawberry Filling
- 3 cups diced fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup monk fruit
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 tbsp organic tapioca flour
For the Crust & Topping:
- 3 cups organic almond flour
- 2 tbsp organic tapioca flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 cup coconut oil (softened)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup organic maple syrup
Why Choose These Almond Flour Strawberry Pie Bars?
These Almond Flour Strawberry Pie Bars are not only a delicious dessert option but also offer several health benefits:
- Gluten-Free: Almond flour is naturally gluten-free, making these bars suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
- Nutrient-Rich: Almond flour provides healthy fats, protein, and vitamin E, while fresh strawberries contribute vitamin C and antioxidants.
- Lower in Sugar: By using natural sweeteners like maple syrup, these bars are refined sugar free, compared to traditional desserts.
How To Make Them
Make the Filling:
- Add the diced strawberries to a small sauce pan over medium heat along with the monk fruit, lemon juice, & lemon zest. Allow the mixture to come to a low boil and cook stirring occasionally until the liquid has been cooked out of the strawberries (about 5-10 minutes). It should turn a vibrant red color.
- Stir in your tapioca starch and remove from heat. The filling should thicken significantly. Set aside.
Make the bars:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 or 8x8 glass square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda and sea salt.
- Add the Greek yogurt & coconut oil and mix until you have a crumble like texture. Add the maple syrup & mix until a thick dough forms.
- Set aside 1/2 dough for the topping and press the remaining dough into an even layer in your lined baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
- After baking the crust, remove from the oven and spread your strawberry filling on top in an even layer.
- Use your hands to sprinkle the remaining dough you set aside across the top of the strawberry layer. It doesn't have to be perfect!
- Place the bars in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden in color. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing or they will fall apart!
Alternatives
- You can also use your favorite strawberry jam (or any flavor) if you want to speed up this recipe! I love using fresh fruit though!
- You can also use any other lightly flavored oil in replacement of coconut oil.
- You can also use any preferred sweeteners if you don't want to use monk fruit or maple syrup.
Make This a Dessert!
One of my favorite things ever to do with these Strawberry Pie Bars is to warm them up & top them with some protein ice cream. It's seriously one of the greatest desserts ever that you can enjoy with zero guilt!
How To Store Leftovers
Store your leftover Almond Flour Strawberry Pie Bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
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(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Are you craving a delightful Summer treat that's not only delicious but also guilt-free? Look no further than these Almond Flour Strawberry Pie Bars! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh strawberries and boasting a wholesome almond flour crust, these bars are a perfect blend of sweet and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a wholesome dessert or a delightful snack, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. This recipe makes 9-12 bars.
- 3 cups strawberries (organic, fresh, diced)
- 1/2 cup monk fruit (or granulated sweetener of choice)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 lemon (zest (zest of one lemon))
- 2 tbsp tapioca flour (organic)
- 3 cups almond flour (organic, fine)
- 2 tbsp tapioca flour (organic)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (fine)
- 1/8 cup coconut oil (organic, or grass fed butter)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (organic, plain, nonfat)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (organic)
Add the diced strawberries to a small sauce pan over medium heat along with the monk fruit, lemon juice, & lemon zest. Allow the mixture to come to a low boil and cook stirring occasionally until the liquid has been cooked out of the strawberries (about 5-10 minutes). It should turn a vibrant red color.
Stir in your tapioca starch and remove from heat. The filling should thicken significantly. Set aside.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 or 8x8 glass square baking dish with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda and sea salt.
Add the Greek yogurt & coconut oil and mix until you have a crumble like texture. Add the maple syrup & mix until a thick dough forms.
Set aside 1/2 dough for the topping and press the remaining dough into an even layer in your lined baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
After baking the crust, remove from the oven and spread your strawberry filling on top in an even layer.
Use your hands to sprinkle the remaining dough you set aside across the top of the strawberry layer. It doesn't have to be perfect!
Place the bars in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is slightly golden in color. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing or they will fall apart!
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 222kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.4g26%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Cholesterol 0.2mg1%
- Sodium 12.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 16.1g6%
- Dietary Fiber 3.8g16%
- Sugars 7.2g
- Protein 6.8g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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