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Dark Chocolate Nanaimo Bars

These no-bake, 3 layered bars are delicious, decadent, delightful and delectable!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Desserts
Servings: 16
Calories: 382kcal

Ingredients

  • Bottom:
  • 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped or your favorite nuts
  • 2 cups graham cracker crushed into crumbs
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup cacao
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Miyoko’s butter melted
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • Middle:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Miyoko’s butter room temp
  • 2 tbsp oat milk vanilla
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch sea salt
  • Topping:
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate melted
  • ¼ cup Macadamia nuts chopped

Instructions

  • Put all of the ingredients on the counter and separate them into 3 sections (bottom, middle, topping).
  • Use a 9-inch glass dish and coat with a little bit of coconut oil.
  • Put the bottom ingredients into a large bowl and mix until combined (nuts, graham crackers, coconut, cacao, butter, eggs, coconut sugar and vanilla).
  • Press bottom mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared dish. Chill in the fridge while preparing the middle layer.
  • Prepare the middle layer by beating the ingredients with a mixer on high speed until well combined; about 3 minutes (powdered sugar, butter, cornstarch, oat milk, vanilla, and salt)
  • Spread middle mixture evenly over the chilled bottom layer.
  • Now chill the 2 layered dish for at least 15 minutes.
  • Prepare the topping by melting the chocolate in a double broiler or microwave bowl.
  • Stir the chocolate until smooth.
  • When done, you’re ready for the final layer. Spread the chocolate on top of the chilled dish.
  • Sprinkle the top with macadamia nuts.
  • Chill in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
  • Cut into small bites, treatyoself and thank Canadians for this decadent dessert.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg