Coconut Cream Pie Bars

These Vegan Coconut Cream Pie Bars are a delicious and indulgent treat. They feature a coconut-almond crust, a creamy coconut filling, and a chocolate drizzle.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded coconut
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 can 14 ounces full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon agar powder
• 1/2 cup coconut cream
• 1/2 cup coconut butter, melted
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper

In a bowl, combine 1 cup shredded coconut, almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt

Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown

Let it cool

In a saucepan, whisk together chilled coconut milk, powdered sugar, and agar powder

Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes

Remove from heat and stir in coconut cream

Pour over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 1 hour

In a small bowl, mix melted coconut butter and remaining 1 cup shredded coconut

Spread over the chilled coconut cream layer and refrigerate for another hour

Melt dairy-free chocolate chips and drizzle over the coconut layer

Refrigerate until set, then cut into bars

Enjoy