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Healthy Millionaire Shortbread (Vegan + Gluten-free)

This Healthy Millionaire Shortbread is about to rock your world! Picture this: a soft coconut flour shortbread base, a gooey caramel middle layer, and a lusciously rich chocolate top. We're talking layers of utter decadence, all bundled up in one spectacular bar. Vegan, gluten, and dairy-free.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16
Calories: 228kcal

Ingredients

Shortbread Layer

  • 1 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

"Caramel" Layer

  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 2 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Layer

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

Shortbread Layer

  • Mix together the coconut flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a mixing bowl. 
  • Spread mixture in a thin layer onto the bottom of an 8x8 baking pan that has been lined with parchment paper. Set in fridge for about fifteen minutes while you prepare the next layer. 

"Caramel" Layer

  • Prepare the "caramel filling" by blending together the pitted dates, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut milk, sea salt, and vanilla extract in a high powered blender. 
  • Spread the caramel mixture onto the prepared shortbread layer that was chilling in the fridge. Chill in the fridge for another 15 minutes. 

Chocolate Layer

  • Melt together the chocolate chips, coconut oil, and sea salt using a double boiler. 
  • Remove from heat and allow the chocolate mixture to cool for about 5 minutes before spreading onto the prepared pan that was chilling in the fridge. 
  • Allow entire pan to cool in fridge for another 20-30 minutes. Remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into square and enjoy! 

Notes

Make sure each layer is adequately chilled before adding the next. This ensures each layer sets properly and doesn't mix into the next.
Use parchment paper to line your pan for easy removal of the bars. Leave some overhang on the sides to use as handles.
For the "caramel" layer, make sure your dates are well blended to get a smooth, creamy consistency. If your blender struggles with the dates, try soaking them in warm water for 15 minutes before blending.
Store in refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Serving: 16g | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.8g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 13.8g | Saturated Fat: 11.3g | Sodium: 36mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 23.1g