The taste of this 7 layer old fashioned paleo magic cookie bar recipe is delicious. Gluten-free, vegan, and paleo make this vegan magic cookie bar recipe something truly special, with 7 layers too. It's a functional dessert designed to nourish and satisfy.

How to Make Vegan Old Fashioned 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars

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⏱️ Ready In: 8 hours and 30 minutes, including chilling time.

👩‍🍳 Skill Level: Easy.

🍫 Flavor: Rich, chocolatey, nutty, and coconut-forward with sweet caramel notes.

🌿 Diet: Gluten free, dairy free, vegan, paleo friendly, and free from refined sugar.

🎃 Best For: Halloween, holiday dessert trays, parties, gifting, and nostalgic candy-bar cravings.

🫙 Make Ahead: Refrigerate for at least 8 hours before slicing. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator, depending on your preferred texture.

🌀 Harmony Moment: A nostalgic seven-layer treat that brings chocolate, coconut, nuts, and caramel together in one joyfully indulgent bite.

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I knew I had to come up with some delicious Halloween treats, and this one is so impressive. A treat that tastes like almond joy candy bars too.

There is no need to buy a regular almond joy candy bar when this one is made from quality ingredients and a much healthier choice. This healthy almond joy bar is just as delicious as the original.

Vegan - My delicious vegan caramel sauce is so simple and easy to make.
Brain Healthy Ingredients - I included walnuts, which are full of omega-3 fatty acids and protect your brain from oxidative stress.
Functional Dessert - It's a functional dessert designed to nourish and satisfy.
Refined Sugar Free - Traditional magic bar recipes are loaded with processed sugars. This version is made with good-for-you ingredients like dates and maple syrup.

Try this nostalgic healthy dessert recipe today!

👩‍🍳 How to Make Vegan Magic Bar Cookies (Healthy Almond Joy Recipe)?

Traditional magic bar recipes can be loaded with excess refined sugars and dairy. I wanted a seven layer magic cookie bars version with good-for-you ingredients, but also tasted amazing.

A magic bar cookie is a cookie shaped like a bar made with nuts, chocolate chips, coconut, and caramel, then chilled in the refrigerator.

Traditional magic bars are usually made with condensed milk, but this is a dairy-free vegan version. This healthy almond joy recipe will knock your socks off. It is that divine.

Walnuts - You can swap for pecans or another favorite nut of choice. However, I think the walnuts add a deliciousness that gives those fall vibes.
Coconut Flour - This adds another coconut flavor to the magic cookie bars that you will definitely enjoy.
Almonds - You can opt for almond flour if you prefer, but if you have raw almond and process them, it will taste so much better. This is because it is freshly processed, so the oils of the nuts won't turn rancid.
Chocolate Chips - To keep this recipe vegan, use dairy-free chocolate chips in this recipe.
Shredded Coconut - This recipe is sweet enough, so I advise using unsweetened shredded coconut.
Super Seeds Blend - I like Better Body Foods blend of super seeds. You can make your own blend of chia, flax, and hemp seeds for your own super seed blend.
Caramel Sauce - You can use one of your favorite prepared caramel sauces in this recipe. However, I include a dairy-free caramel sauce that tastes amazing.

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❓ What Else Can You Make With This Dairy-Free Caramel Sauce?

Hint: Candy Apples?

Trust me when I tell you, you will not miss the dairy in this caramel sauce. I hope you enjoy this sweet treat as much as I do.

This caramel sauce can be used on any other sweet treat that calls for caramel. Try using it to top your favorite ice cream, a base for a sweet custard recipe, healthy apple pie, and even cheesecake.

Learn how easy it is to make a vegan version of magic cookie bars recipe.

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Vegan Magic Bar Cookies

Laura Villanueva

This is one of my favorite Halloween recipes that bring my childhood back to fall vibes. Coconut, chocolate, caramel, nuts, everything you want in an old fashioned magic cookie bar.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 8 30

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 271 kcal

Equipment

1 Food Processor
1 9" Baking Dish

Ingredients

½ cup raw cacao nibs
1 cup walnuts
½ cup coconut flour
1 cup almonds, raw
2 tablespoons Better Body Superseed Blend (Or a mixture of chia, flax, and hemp seeds)
½ cup mini chocolate chips, semi-sweet (Dairy-Free)
1 cup coconut flakes, unsweetened (Unsweetened)
½ cup coconut oil (Melted)

Optional Toppings:

2 tablespoons coconut chips, toasted

Dairy-Free Caramel Sauce

½ cup coconut oil
⅓ almond butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 dates, Medjool (Pitted)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 pinch sea salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Blend all the caramel sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth.
In a food processor, combine walnuts and almonds, and process them into flour. In a large bowl, mix walnut/almond flour, coconut flour, and coconut oil.
Grease a 9 x 9 baking dish with some coconut oil. Pour the mixture into the dish, and using clean hands, press and smooth the mixture to evenly line the bottom of the dish. It is important to press firmly, so that the crust does not crumble.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips and cacao nibs evenly over the top. Sprinkle the shredded coconut and drizzle the caramel sauce over top. Place into the oven for 20 minutes.
Take out of oven and top with toasted coconut chips. Let it cool in the dish until room temperature, then transfer to the fridge for 8 hours before cutting, or it may crumble. Cut into pieces.

Laura's Recipe Tips

You can replace the maple syrup with 1 tablespoon of honey or agave nectar. But if you want to keep it vegan, I suggest using the maple syrup in this recipe.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Modify as needed and enjoy.

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