Nanaimo Bars - MYVIRGINKITCHEN

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut cream offers a rich texture while the milk + cornstarch mix is budget-friendly.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while brown sugar adds a deeper flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds are often lower in calories and pecans can be more affordable.

Pour 1 cup sugar into a saucepan.

Add 1/2 cup cocoa powder to the saucepan.

Add 1/2 cup softened butter to the saucepan.

Heat the mixture, stirring until combined.

While the mixture is heating, break down sponge fingers into smaller pieces.

Once the mixture is melted, remove from heat.

Add 1 beaten egg to the mixture off the heat to avoid curdling.

Stir the egg into the mixture for about 2 minutes until blended.

In a large bowl, combine the melted mixture with 1/2 cup almonds, 1 cup shredded coconut, and the smashed sponge fingers.

Stir all ingredients together until well combined.

Line a dish with tin foil.

Spoon the mixture into the lined dish and spread it evenly, pressing it down firmly.

For the second layer, combine 1/2 cup custard powder, 1 cup double cream, and 1/2 cup room temperature butter in a bowl.

Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.

Add 1/2 cup icing sugar and mix until fully combined.

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