Same texture, same color, and the sugars even caramelize as the bars bake making that top layer extra sweet as it should be. The biggest swap surprise of the entire recipe, and it worked even better than I expected even. And for the nuts I opted for pecans, but feel free to use any kind you like. For the coconut I used Let’s Do Organic unsweetened coconut shreds, although looking back the toasted kind might have been even yummier. For the chocolate chips I used Enjoy Life minis (or full-size works too). Nothing much to change here, I just swapped in my favorite brands/varieties. But the oat version has wonderful texture and flavor too, and makes for a good low-fat nut-free option.Ĭhocolate chips + shredded coconut + nuts. The almond flour version is my personal favorite because it browns and tastes so buttery-rich like a shortbread crust. Both are really easy and oil-free, using maple syrup as the binder. Tracking down a box of gluten-free and vegan graham crackers is quite the treasure hunt, so I skipped them completely and came up with two homemade crust options 1) oat based and 2) grain-free made with almond flour. Graham cracker crust → oil-free oat OR almond crust. So taking that delicious concept I put a healthier vegan spin on it with a few minor ingredient swaps and one big fruity twist! They are meant to be really rich and gooey–the magic part perhaps referring to how easy but decadent they are? I’m not actually sure. They go by other names too, like 7 Layer Bars (beats me, I only count 5) or Hello Dolly Bars. Oh and let’s not forget about the browning/caramelization that happens on top thanks to the sweetened part of condensed milk. Then all of that goodness is drowned with sweetened condensed milk and baked so everything mixes and melts and then sets in an almost cream-cheese-brownie-like top layer. The crust is topped with chocolate chips + chopped nuts + shredded coconut. It starts with a buttery crust (usually graham cracker). If you are not familiar with Magic Cookie Bars, allow me to play google for a moment and get you up to speed. Although my version might as well be called Magical Magic Cookie Bars because they have a fruity secret ingredient that makes them easier and healthier and sweetened condensed milk free. There are many recipes I consider magical…Ĭake with just TWO ingredients and no baking? Magic.īreakfast food turned dreamy ice cream base? Magic.Ĭrave-worthy cupcakes without flour/sugar/oil/nuts/gluten? Magic.Īnd there was undeniably magic involved here.īut this time I’m not just making it up, the word magic is actually part of the official title of these bars. These easy Vegan Magic Cookie Bars are twice as enchanted, made without sweetened condensed but still all the same delicious sweet layers!
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