Tasty Clean-Eating Dessert: Caramel Apple Napoleons

The three best flavor combinations are as follows: Peanut Butter and Chocolate, Blueberry and Lemons, and the best of all, Caramel and apples! I haven’t done a recipe with this amazing combo before so I thought I’d give it a shot! But I wondered, what can I make that is unique, healthy and tasty??? Did some thinking and came up with the idea of incorporating these flavors into a Napoleon-style cake, and boy was that a great idea! A napoleon is like a mini-layered cake, but this one, of course is 100% clean, all-natural, no-sugar-added, and a million percent out-of-this-world delicious! So if your looking to make something sweet,cinnamon, caramel, and crunchy, you’ve got yourself a true winner!

Caramel Apple Napoleons

Crust

• 2/3 cup oat flour
• 1/3 cup oats
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp. honey/agave nectar
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1 egg white, whisked (or flax egg for vegan)
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

Filling

• 1 small apple, chopped
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 raisins, soaked in water for 2 hours
• 1/2 greek yogurt/ soy yogurt/coconut cream
• 1 Tbsp. crushed walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients for crust in a medium bowl.  Stir well, or until mix is completely combined and smooth.
3. Spray cooking spray on a jelly roll pan.  Spread crust mixture thin on bottom of pan.Bake for about 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.
4. Combine apple and cinnamon in a small bowl and microwave for about 3 minutes, or until apples are soft.
5. Drain the raisins and place in a food processor.  Blend for about 30 seconds, or until raisins are a paste.
6. Let crust cool and cut into 6 even rectangles.
7. To assemble place on rectangle on the bottom then layer with greek yogurt (about 2 Tbsp.) and apples.  Then top with another rectangle with more greek yogurt and apples.  Then add another rectangle and add caramel (raisins) and walnuts on top.
8. Repeat with remaining ingredients for the second napoleon.
9. Enjoy!

 Health Benefits

• Fiber
• Protein
• Healthy fats
• 100% clean
• All-natural
• No preservatives
• No added sugar
• Vegan
• Vegetarian
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Antioxidants
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free