Description
Simple, Frozen Banana Bars without any added sugar or sweetener. They have a nutty base and banana-coconut filling. Perfect for a refreshing Paleo and Vegan summer treat.
Ingredients
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Base
- 1 cup unsweetened, flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup whole, raw pecans*
- 1/2 cup raw walnut pieces*
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
Filling
- 3 large, extra ripe bananas
- 1 cup coconut cream**
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp xanthum gum (optional)***
Instructions
- For the Crust: combine all crust ingredients in food processor and blend until mixture can be pressed together and hold its shape.
- Remove base from food processor and press into lined 8" x 8" pan.
- For the Filling: combine all ingredients for filling in food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Pour filling over base and place in freezer for at least 6 hours. Optional: add additional cinnamon on top prior to freezing.
- Remove from freezer once set, cut into 16 pieces and serve. Optional: drizzle with dark chocolate.
- Store in freezer.
Notes
*You can substitute any nut or seed for the pecans and walnuts.
*Use just the cream from a can of full fat coconut milk. Each can typically has about 1 cup of cream (which is enough for this recipe).
***I like using xanthum gum to create a smoother, thicker texture for the filling but it will not affect the taste. You can omit if desired.