Gluten Free Layer Bars
 
 
These gluten free seven layer bars are vegan and paleo friendly and perfect for company or for a party...no one will know they are gluten and sugar free.
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Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Gluten Free
Serves: 16 squares
Ingredients
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon xylitol or equivalent sweetener of choice divided
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • ⅓ cup coconut oil
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ¾ cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • ¾ cup Lily's chocolate chips or other dairy free chocolate chips
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
  1. In small pan bring coconut milk to a boil. Whisk to keep the coconut milk from boiling over or burning.
  2. Add ¼ cup of xylitol or sweetener of choice, turn heat to low, and whisk until sweetener is dissolved. Simmer for 30 minutes whisking occasionally.
  3. Pour into a covered container and cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  4. Mix the almond flour, 1 tablespoon xylitol or equivalent sweetener, and coconut oil together. Add the pecans and mix.
  5. Spray 8x8 glass dish with cooking spray and press mixture into bottom of dish.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes and let cool.
  7. Sprinkle coconut flakes, nuts, and chocolate chips evenly over crust.
  8. Pour condensed milk evenly over the dish.
  9. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  10. Let cool. Use a knife around the edges of the dish to loosen the bars, then cut into squares.
Recipe by Thyme and Tarragon at https://thymeandtarragon.com/gluten-free-layer-bars/