Try this Uniquely Canadian Treat: Nanaimo Bars! You won't be disappointed!

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.

Divide the butter into half, using 1/2 cup for the first layer.

In a double boiler, melt 1/2 cup of butter, cocoa powder, and white sugar until smooth.

Beat in the egg for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens.

Add flaked coconut and graham cracker crumbs, mixing until combined.

Press the mixture into an 8x8 pan to form the base layer and refrigerate.

For the second layer, beat the remaining 1/2 cup of butter, heavy cream, and custard powder until light and fluffy.

Gradually add in the confectioners sugar until smooth.

Spread the mixture over the chilled base layer and refrigerate again.

For the final layer, melt the baking chocolate and 2 teaspoons of butter until runny.

Spread the melted chocolate over the second layer and refrigerate until set.

Once set, slice into bars and enjoy.

Cooking Techniques

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