Mock Magic Bars

Mock Magic Bars

Crust:
3/4 cup blanched almond flour
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon sweetener equivalent (I used stevia)
1/4 cup browned butter
Preheat oven to 350*. Line an 8×8 metal or glass dish with parchment paper. Combine all ingredients for the crust in a large bowl and press firmly into the prepared pan. Bake for 12 – 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool

Filling:
1 recipe for coconut condensed milk
1 tablespoons sweeter equivalent (I used stevia)
1 tablespoon maple extract
1/2 cup Lily's Chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Mix maple extract into condensed coconut milk.
Place 1/2 of the condensed coconut milk over the crust and spread to the edges. Layer half of the shredded coconut, half of the chocolate chips and half of the pecans on top of the coconut milk and lightly press down on the toppings. Add a second layer with the remaining shredded coconut, chocolate chips and pecans. Pour remaining 1/2 of condensed coconut milk over the top of the layers. Top with flaked coconut. Bake for another 20 minutes. Cool at least 3 hours in the refrigerator before slicing.