Strawberry Rhubarb Bars- Grain Free Sugar Free
These strawberry rhubarb bars combines the pie flavors of strawberries and rhubarb perfectly in an delicious crust. You’re in for a treat!
Equipment
- food processor
- 9x13” baking dish
- Oven
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- knife
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup basic xylitol syrup
- 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Filling:
- 2 cups rhubarb chopped in 1/2” slices (or other fruit for variations)
- 1 cup strawberries cleaned
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup xylitol or green stevia
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour or arrowroot
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 strawberries for garnish per serving
Topping:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cream cheese or yogurt cheese
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup xylitol or sweeten to taste
Instructions
- How to make Xylitol Syrup: 2 : 1 ratio1/2 C xylitol and 1/2 C water into a small saucepan. Heat on Medium -high, stirring regularly until it comes to a boil. reduce heat to medium, simmer for 5 minutes or until xylitol is completely dissolved.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour 3 cups of almonds into the food processor. Process into flour or use 3 ½ cups of almond flour. Add oil, syrup, salt and vanilla. Process until well blended. In an oiled 9x13” baking dish press 3/4 of the mixture reserving the other 1/4 for topping. Option: Add cinnamon & Xylitol to taste. Bake bottom layer for 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Filling: In a medium saucepan add water, rhubarb, strawberries and xylitol. Bring to a boil then to low heat. Combine enough water in a cup to liquefy the tapioca flour. Pour the mixture slowly into the fruit mixture whisking to thicken. Turn burner off and cool. Note: This may be done ahead of time.
- Spread the filling over bottom layer of baked crust. Sprinkle with topping or remainder of the dough. Bake 350 degrees for 25-20 minutes until the top starts to brown. Cool and cut into 12 bars. Great served with my vanilla bean ice cream or topping below.
- Stir all ingredients to cream together, Top the bars with yogurt topping and garnish with a sliced strawberry. Enjoy!