Nitrate & Nitrite Free Vegan Nanaimo Bars
Total time2 hr 30 min
Prep time30 min
Cook time0 min
4.5(20)
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16 servings
For the base
- ½ cup vegan butter, melted
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp organic cane sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 14 full crackers)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup walnuts, finely chopped
For the custard layer
- ½ cup vegan butter, softened
- 3 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp custard powder (bird's brand or similar)
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
For the chocolate top
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
Instructions
- 1
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to use as handles later.
- 2
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the melted vegan butter, cocoa powder, and organic cane sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and uniform, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
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