Healthier Magic Cookie Bars
User Reviews
4.5
276 reviews
Excellent
Healthier Magic Cookie Bars
Report
Healthier magic cookie bars made grain-free, gluten-free and vegan with homemade sweetened condensed coconut milk.
Share:
Ingredients
Crust:
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/8 cup coconut oil liquid
- 1/2 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Layers
- 1 can 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips I used Enjoy Life
- 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a square (8×8) glass baking dish with parchment paper.
- Combine all ingredients for the crust in a large bowl and press firmly into the prepared pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until your crust is golden brown in color. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
- While crust is cooling, in a saucepan over medium heat bring coconut milk and sugar to a low boil, reduce heat and simmer for approximately 45 minutes, stirring frequently until the mixture has reduced by half. The coconut milk mixture should be thick reduced to about 3/4 cup. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Pour the sweetened condensed coconut milk over the crust and spread to the edges.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the condensed milk, then the flaked coconut, and then the pecans. Using your hands, press the mixture down a tiny bit until the milk soaks upward into the layers.
- Place in oven (still at 350°F) and bake for about 30 minutes, until edges are browning a bit. Remove from oven and cool for 30 to 60 minutes on a cooling rack. Once the bars have cooled a bit, place the pan in the refrigerator to allow the bars to set-up for at least two hours (or overnight). If you're in a rush you could put the bars in the freezer for an hour instead.
- After cooling, lift the parchment out of the pan and place bars on a cutting board or other flat surface. If the bars are coming from the freezer, you may need to let them thaw for a few minutes before cutting as they will be pretty firm. Cut bars into 16 squares and dig in! Any leftover bars should be wrapped or placed in a sealed container. They can be left out for a couple days or stored in the fridge or freezer for longer storage.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from Simply Living Healthy.
- Simply Living Healthy
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Serving
1bar
Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Sodium
50mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
276 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
