Do you remember in your old life when you ate everything? Well I do. I cooked and baked all the time, not unlike now. Although then, I didn’t need to worry about substitutions. Everyone could eat everything… I used to make Magic Bars all the time! My daughter and her friends would love to come over and eat them. I had been thinking about them recently. First I had to make the sweetened condensed milk. After a couple of tries, I was able to get that to work. The rest was actually very easy!
Now these are not exactly the same as my old ones, but if I do say so myself, they are a fantastic substitution!
Magic Bars (Paleo/ Vegan/ Gluten Free/ Dairy Free)
2 c. almond flour
1/2 c. dates (pitted)
1/4 c. coconut oil
1 batch sweetened condensed coconut milk
1 c. unsweetened shredded coconut
1 c. chopped nuts (I used walnuts)
1 c. dairy free dark chocolate -chopped (I used Enjoy Life)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Soak dates in boiling water for 5 minutes to soften them. Drain dates and add them as well as the almond flour and coconut oil to the food processor. Pulse until mixed thoroughly. Press mixture into a parchment paper lined 9″ by 13″ pan. Top with sweetened condensed milk, then coconut, nuts, and chocolate.
Bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely, then cut into squares. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Freezes well.
Shared On: Tasty Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Waste Not Want Not, Allergy Free Wednesday, Gluten Free Fridays, Foodie Friends Friday, Healthy Vegan Fridays, Savoring Saturdays
I’ve never heard of magic bars…and I do believe I need to make these!
#tastytuesdays
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They are delicious! Especially when you can’t eat regular chocolate bars.
They look so yummy…and yes I do remember those days too! Sadly behind us now!!!
Yes unfortunately.
Oh wow they looks so, so good, I think I’l make these with coconut flour rather than almonds as I can’t eat nuts. Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
That may work.
I haven’t baked with dates – any substitutions out there? Banana? Applesauce? If it’s just for the sweetness….maple syrup? Thanks! these look awesome!
It is for sweetness and binding. Maple syrup could work but probably only 1/3 of a cup.
thanks! Will give it a try!!
Yummy!
OMG! These look amazing! I’m drooling over here… seriously ;p I have a potluck coming up and I was racking my brain trying to think of something to make for dessert, but wanted something different. I am so excited you posted this. I am totally making this for my potluck *squee!*
Haha, you make me laugh… Let me know what you think of them and how they go over at your pot luck 🙂
ps. Pinning this awesomeness =) Thanks for sharing on HVF!
Those look amazing! Healthyish magic bars? YUM!
Thanks for sharing on Waste not Want Not Wednesday!
Haha, love that word! Healthyish. Yes they are 🙂