Cinnamon Nut Bars
SERVINGS: 12 BARS
These soft, chewy bars are packed with toasty nuts, warm cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla, all held together with a light almond flour base and naturally sweetened. Perfect for a quick snack or a warm treat with your coffee.
Ingredients:
1 cup almond flour
¼ cup coconut flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted if desired
2 large eggs
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce (adds moisture and natural sweetness)
¼ cup granulated monk fruit sweetener (or erythritol blend)
¼ cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Cinnamon Drizzle
2 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener
½ tsp cinnamon
1–2 tsp unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the chopped nuts.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, sweetener, melted oil, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Combine: Add the wet mixture to the dry and stir until just combined. Spread into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
5. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool: Let cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then lift out and cool completely on a wire rack.
7. Optional Drizzle: Mix powdered sweetener, cinnamon, and almond milk to make a simple glaze. Drizzle over cooled bars before slicing.
NUTRITION Per Serving % of Daily Value
Calories 140 —
Total Fat 11.3g —
Saturated Fat 4.1g —
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g —
Monounsaturated Fat 4.5g —
Trans Fat 0g —
Cholesterol 27mg —
Sodium 90mg ~4%
Total Carbohydrates 6.5g —
Dietary Fiber 2.1g —
Total Sugars 1.2g —
Protein 3.2g —
Vitamin A 50mcg ~6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg ~0%
Vitamin D 0.1mcg ~1%
Potassium 95mg ~2%
Calcium 30mg ~2%
Iron 0.7mg ~4%
This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Diabetic Desserts Cookbook here
