No Oven? No Problem! Try These Mouthwatering No-Bake Peppermint Nanaimo Bars

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: sweetened cocoa mix

Carob powder is a healthier alternative with a similar flavor.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut cream provides a dairy-free option while maintaining richness.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar

Dark chocolate reduces sugar while enhancing flavor.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Melt 1 stick of butter in a double boiler.

Mix in 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder until combined.

Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and a little bit of vanilla paste; mix well.

Add 1 beaten egg to the mixture and stir quickly to prevent curdling.

Remove from heat and mix in 1 cup almond flour and 2 cups graham cracker crumbs until combined.

Press the mixture into an 8x8 pan lined with overlapping sheets of parchment paper.

Chill the crust while preparing the middle layer.

Cream 1/2 stick of soft butter with a mixer.

Mix in instant pudding (white chocolate variety) and a couple of drops of peppermint extract.

Add powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of full fat coconut milk; mix until creamy.

Spread the cream mixture over the chilled crust and return to chill.

Melt 4 ounces of dark chocolate with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in the microwave until smooth.

Pour the melted chocolate over the cream layer and spread evenly.

Top with crushed candy canes and chill again before slicing.

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