Magic Bars (Paleo/ Vegan/ Gluten Free/ Dairy Free)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!

Paleo Magic Bars

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.

Paleo Magic Bars

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

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15 Comments

    1. They are delicious! Especially when you can’t eat regular chocolate bars.

  1. 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

  2. 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!

    1. It is for sweetness and binding. Maple syrup could work but probably only 1/3 of a cup.

  3. 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!*

    1. Haha, you make me laugh… Let me know what you think of them and how they go over at your pot luck 🙂