Maple Bars
a baked version gif my favorite yeasted donut! These are best enjoyed within 2 days of making. !
Ingredients
For the Pastry:
- 2 cups tapioca or arrowroot starch
- 1 cup almond flour, or substitute 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs,
- 1/2-2/3 cup monk fruit, maple, or coconut sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 1/4 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 cup refined coconut oil or avocado oil
For the Maple Frosting:
- 2 tbsp cashew or almond butter
- 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup coconut butter
- 4-5 Tbsp maple syrup, (to taste)
- 2 tsp maple extract
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a mini loaf pan to ensure the bars don’t stick.
Prepare the Dough:
- In a large saucepan, combine the coconut oil, coconut milk (or water), and your chosen sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately lower the heat. Stir in the tapioca starch, almond flour (or coconut flour if using), and baking powder, mixing vigorously until the dough comes together smoothly.
Cool and Add Eggs:
- Allow the dough to cool for several minutes, ensuring it’s not too hot to cook the eggs. To speed up the process, you can place the saucepan in the fridge for a few minutes. Once cooled, whisk in the eggs , mixing until the dough is fully combined and smooth.
Shape and Bake:
- Scoop the batter into each cavity of the mini loaf pan, filling each halfway. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the tops are a light golden brown. Avoid opening the oven door too frequently as this can affect the rise of the pastry. Once baked, turn off the oven and allow the bars to cool inside for at least 15 minutes—this helps create small air pockets within the pastry for a light texture.
Cool Completely:
- After removing from the oven, let the bars cool completely on a wire rack. If you’re in a hurry, you can place them in the fridge to speed up the cooling process.
Make the Maple Frosting:
- While the pastries are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a small bowl, whisk together the cashew butter, coconut milk, coconut butter, maple syrup, and maple extract until smooth and creamy.
Frost the Maple Bars:
- Once the bars are fully cooled, spread a generous layer of the maple frosting over each one. Let the frosting set before serving.
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