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vegan gluten free dairy free healthy coconut cream pie bars

Vegan & Gluten-free Coconut Cream Pie Bars

These coconut cream pie bars are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and so delicious!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the cookie base:
  • 1 ½ cup almond flour
  • 3 tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
For the filling:
  • 1 15 oz. can of coconut milk
  • ½ cup Nature's Charm sweetened condensed coconut milk
  • 3 teaspoon arrowroot flour
  • splash of vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup toasted coconut flakes
  • optional whipped coconut cream for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the cookie base ingredients until well combined. Press into the prepared pan and set aside.
  3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the coconut milk, sweetened condensed coconut milk, and vanilla. Stir and cook until mixture is melted together. Add the arrowroot flour in and continuously stir until you have a pudding-like consistency.
  4. Fold in the toasted coconut flakes. Spread this creamy mixture over the cookie bars. Bake for about 10-12 minutes. Let cool in the fridge for about an hour. Top with optional coconut cream, slice, and enjoy!