Nanaimo Bars
10
Points®
Total time: 55 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 35 min • Serves: 12 • Difficulty: Easy
Nanaimo Bars are known and loved for their combination of chocolate, coconut and cream. Chef Corbin’s version takes those classic flavours and pairs them to create a delicious Nanaimo-inspired variation, packed with flavour but not fat.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
1½ cup(s)
Unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup(s)
Unpacked brown sugar
1 cup(s), or sweetener (sugar substitute)
Baking powder
1 tsp(s)
Egg whites
4 serving(s), medium
Unsweetened applesauce
1 cup(s), plus 3 tbsp
Vanilla extract
1 tsp(s)
Shredded coconut meat
¾ cup(s), unsweetened Icing:
Fat-free cream cheese
1 cup(s)
Sugar
½ cup(s), icing
Imitation coconut extract
1 tsp(s)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8 inch square spring form pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl combine flour, cocoa and baking powder; sift until evenly combined, add the sugar.
2
In a larger bowl whisk the egg whites until frothy, stir in the applesauce and vanilla. Gradually add the flour mixture and the shredded coconut and stir until well combined.
3
For the icing, combine all ingredients and stir until smooth and creamy.
4
Pour into an 8-inch square baking pan and tap gently to remove air bubbles. Bake the batter for 35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes clean.
5
Allow the baked bars to completely cool. Remove the cooled baked bars from the baking tray and spread the cream cheese frosting over the entire top surface- slice into 12 even slices and serve.
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