Lighter Caramel 7 Layer Bars
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Lighter Caramel 7 Layer Bars
Description
The recipe begins by pulsing honey graham crackers into crumbs, then mixing with egg whites to form a crust pressed into a baking pan. The crust provides a firm base that crisps slightly during baking. Toppings of unsweetened shredded coconut, miniature chocolate chips, and finely chopped pecans are sprinkled evenly over the crust.
Melted caramel candy squares are drizzled on top to add pockets of sweet, chewy texture. A mixture of fat-free sweetened condensed milk, plain nonfat Greek yogurt, and granulated sugar or substitute is poured evenly over the layers to bind them. Baking at 350°F for about 18-20 minutes sets the bars.
After cooling to room temperature, chilling the bars for at least three hours firms the layers for clean slicing. This version replaces some traditional full-fat ingredients with lighter alternatives such as egg whites and nonfat yogurt, maintaining flavor and texture while reducing richness. The layers combine a crunchy base, nutty coconut, chocolate bursts, caramel sweetness, and a creamy top layer for balanced taste and mouthfeel.
Ingredients
- 10 full sheets honey graham crackers
- 3 large egg at room temperature, white
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut or desiccated coconut
- ½ cup miniature chocolate chips
- ¼ cup pecan finely chopped
- 6 caramel candy squares
- 4 ounces sweetened condensed milk fat-free
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt plain, nonfat
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (or sugar substitute)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and coat a 9-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Break the graham crackers into pieces, and add to a food processor or blender and pulse into fine crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a bowl, and mix in the egg whites until fully incorporated. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the coconut, miniature chocolate chips, and pecans over the graham cracker crust in the order listed.
- In a small bowl, melt the caramel candy squares in the microwave for 30 seconds or until melted and drizzle over the bars.
- In a small bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk, Greek yogurt, and sugar or sugar substitute. Evenly drizzle the milk mixture over the toppings.
- Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes. Cool completely to room temperature, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing into squares.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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