Holistic Instincts

I came up with the recipe for these bars after cleaning and organizing my pantry and realizing I had a lot of apple sauce laying around.  Not sure how or when they took up residence in my pantry since no one in my family really eat it.  Crazy, I know. For those not familiar with AIP, or the Auto Immune Protocol, this diet is one that is greatly reduces inflammation in the body by removing all common allergens for a period of time, in order to manage chronic conditions - foods are later reintroduced slowly to find triggers.  Followers of this protocol remove eggs, dairy, nuts and seeds, grains, and more.  For more detailed information, check out The Paleo Mom . This recipe calls for coconut butter, which is easily available online or at most well-stocked grocery stores.  I used a homemade (and budget friendly!) coconut butter in my recipe, which probably affects the final product only slightly.  To make this at home, place about 12 ounces of dry, shredded and unsweetened coconut