Paleo Magic Cookie Bars

• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Canned Goods

  • 1 15.5 ounce can Coconut milk, full-fat

• Condiments

  • 4 tbsp Coconut butter

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Almonds or almond meal, ground
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Coconut palm sugar
  • 3/4 cup Dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup Almonds
  • 1/2 cup Coconut, unsweetened flaked
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts, Ground
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts

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Ingredients

• 1 15.5 ounce can coconut milk (full-fat)
• ½ cup coconut palm sugar
• 2 tablespoons coconut butter
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup ground almonds or almond meal
• ½ cup ground walnuts
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons coconut butter, melted
• ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
• ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup coarsely chopped almonds
• ½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut

Directions

• In a heavy saucepan, heat the coconut milk and sugar over medium heat, stirring often, until coconut milk begins to boil. Lower heat to simmer and reduce by ⅓ to ½, stirring often to prevent the sugar from scorching. (If thicker, caramelized sugar begins to form on sides or bottom, use a whisk to reincorporate it.) When it reaches the desired consistency, in around 30 minutes, add 2 tablespoons coconut butter and vanilla. Stir well and remove from heat. You should end up with a little over a cup of caramel-colored, sweetened coconut milk.
• While the caramel is simmering (be sure to continue stirring every few minutes), mix together the ground almonds, ground walnuts, cinnamon, salt, and coconut butter. Sprinkle nut mixture into a parchment-lined 8x8 baking pan. Using your fingers or a spatula, press the mixture down in an even layer, covering the bottom of the baking dish.
• Sprinkle the chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and coconut flakes evenly over the crust. Pour the sweetened coconut milk over everything. Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned.
• Let chill in the refrigerator for about an hour or until completely chilled and set. Cut, and serve!