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Vegan Nanaimo Bars

Cultural Context

Originating from Nanaimo, British Columbia, these bars are a beloved Canadian treat known for their rich layers of chocolate, custard, and coconut. Traditionally made with butter and eggs, this vegan version substitutes these ingredients while maintaining the classic flavors. Nanaimo bars are often enjoyed during holidays and special occasions, and their popularity has spread beyond Canada, inspiring various adaptations worldwide.

CanadianCAdessert
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 Cup unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup almond flour
1/4 cup Natvia
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 & 1/2 cups macadamia nuts
2 tbsp Natvia
3 tbsp Coconut Oil
2 tbsp Vanilla Protein powder (vegan protein!)
85g Dark Chocolate
1 tbsp coconut oil

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

cashew butter

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and peanut butter is often less expensive.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cacao nibs are less processed, while semi-sweet chips are often more affordable.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is typically cheaper.

1

Combine the bottom layer ingredients: unsweetened coconut, cocoa powder, almond flour, Natvia, and coconut oil.

2

Press the mixture into a lined baking dish to form the bottom layer.

3

For the middle layer, blend the macadamia nuts, Natvia, coconut oil, and vanilla protein powder until smooth.

4

Spread the middle layer over the bottom layer in the baking dish.

5

Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together, then pour over the middle layer to form the top layer.

6

Chill in the refrigerator until set, then cut into bars.

Cooking Techniques

mixingpressingchilling

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-freelow-carb

Allergens

tree nuts

Also Known As

Nanaimo BarsVegan Chocolate Coconut Bars

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