Nanaimo Bars Recipe, plant-based conversion by Rebecca

Plant-based Nanaimo Bar (say nuh-nye-mo)

Rebecca's lightened version of Nanaimo Bars without dairy

Nanaimo Bars

Base

1 Tbsp Vegan Butter (optional)

1 cup Almonds

3 Squares Dark Chocolate

1 Tbsp Coca Powder

¼ cup Coconut Flakes

1 Tbsp Almond Milk

Middle

2 Cups Boiling Water

1 box NOH Coconut Pudding Haupia Luau Dessert
1 tbsp soy creamer, optional

1 tbsp Vanilla

Topping

8 Squares Dark Chocolate, melted in microwave (check every 20 seconds or so, it will take about a minute or less)

¼ cup Almond Milk

Melt vegan butter and coat small pan.

Crush almonds, cocoa powder and coconut flakes together in Magic Bullet.

Melt dark chocolate and heat almond milk in same bowl in microwave (30s) stir together.

Fold liquid into solid.  Press into 9x9 pan, chill while preparing the middle, according to pudding package directions.  Add creamer and vanilla to the pudding at end of cooking and then pour over the crust layer.  Return to refrigerator to continue chilling for 1-2 hours or until solidly set.  Prepare topping and spread over chilled dessert prior to serving.

Base layer recipe can be doubled for 8x12 pan, keep the other ingredients the same quantity.  This is a hit at a party!