Protein Nanaimo Bars
Serves 610 mins prep0 mins cook
Beautiful Protein Nanaimo Bars with layers of a protein chocolate-coconut, protein powder custard and melted chocolate. These healthy, homemade Nanaimo bars are a perfect low calorie, Vegan, gluten free and sugar free alternative to the popular Canadian treat.
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1 Line a 7x5” pan or loaf pan with parchment paper; leave an overhang to lift out later. Base: 1 In a bowl combine shredded coconut, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, oat flour, coconut flour, crushed graham cracker and chopped almonds. 2 Add in milk and mix. Mixture will be like a dough.Add more milk if too dry, coconut flour if too wet. 3 Transfer to prepared pan and press down. Protein Custard: 1 In a bowl, mix vanilla protein powder, yogurt, butter, coconut flour and turmeric until smooth.Mixture should be thick but smooth and spreadable.Add milk if too thick, coconut flour if too thin. 2 Spread on top of base and use back of spoon/spatula or fingers to smoothen. 3 Place in freezer 15-20 minutes to harden. Chocolate topping: 1 Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a large microwave safe bowl and microwave about 45 seconds, stirring halfway, until completely melted. 2 Spread chocolate on bar and use back of spoon to smoothen.Let harden. 3 Lift layers out of pan, place on cutting board and using a warmed sharp knife, slice into 6 bars.View original recipe













