Healthy Raw Nanaimo Bar from Nanaimo

by | Sep 19, 2016 | Recipe

I’ve always add a sweet tooth! When I was a kid I used to bake brownies, cookies and always had dessert after diner. Now I know that sugar can really affect your body and health. Did you know that one tablespoon of sugar can lower your immune system for 24 hours? I’ve became a big fan of raw dessert, because they are healthy and so simple to make. Last weekend I made this Raw Nanaimo bar and it was soooo good. I tweeked the original recipe and I am really happy with the result. So skip the refined sugar and use honey. There are so many medicinal properties to honey. I’ve also used stevia, which is a natural sweetener that doesn’t affect your blood sugar. I used to not like the taste of it but now I use less honey and add stevia and I can’t even taste it anymore. Let me know how you like this recipe. Enjoy!

 Will make 12-16 Raw Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo Bars Base Layer: Chocolate Crust Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Slivered Almonds
  • 1/2 Cup Soaked Dates
  • 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
  • Dash of Salt

Nanaimo Bars Middle Layer: Cream Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 Cup Soaked Cashews
  • 3 Tbsp Raw unpasteurized Honey
  • A few drops of stevia
  • 1/4 Cup Coconut Milk
  • 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

Nanaimo Bars Top Layer: Chocolate Topping Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Soaked Cashews
  • 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Raw unpasteurized Honey
  • A fews drops of stevia

Directions:

  1. Place all base layer ingredients into the food processor and blend until dough like. Make sure to stop the food processor to scrape down the sides and process more.
  2. Place this dough into the 8 X 8 baking pan and press down firmly
  3. Place all middle layer ingredients into the food processor and blend until smooth. Make sure to stop the food processor to scrape down the sides and process more.
  4. Add this onto the base layer in the 8 X 8 baking pan and spread evenly.
  5. Place all the top layer ingredients into the food processor and blend until smooth. Make sure to stop the food processor to scrape down the sides and process more.
  6. Add this final layer on the middle layer and spread evenly.
  7. Place into the freezer for 1-3 hours.
  8. Remove from the freezer, cut and serve.
  9. *Tip – Store Raw Nanaimo Bars in the freezer.

Make sure you check the other recipes I have to offer you:

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