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Seven Layer Magic Bars Recipe (Keto and Dairy Free)

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My Seven Layer Magic Bars will take you down memory lane as it is very close to the classic recipe you remember from the dessert table at dinners during the Christmas season. 
This easy dessert is sometimes called magic bars, seven-layer bars, or one I haven't ever heard of before, but maybe you have, hello dolly bars! 
Make it with dairy if you would like and sub in heavy cream and butter. Everyone will love these!
Makes 16 squares. See below for full nutritional information.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Desserts, keto
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Pieces
Calories 155 kcal

Equipment

  • 8x8 square pan
  • parchment paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Fork
  • Wire Rack or Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1 3/4 cup Catalina cereal honey graham cereal procesed to crumbs
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup livlo vegan ghee melted

Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk

  • 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup livlo vegan ghee melted
  • 1/2 cup erythritol
  • 1/2 cup keto brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp stevia
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup sugar free chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Alternate Bottom Layer Ingredients NOT using Catalina Cereal

  • 1 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup melted vegan ghee, or coconut oil, or butter
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp stevia

Instructions
 

Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line and 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl mix all ingredients with a fork. These instructions are for wether you use the cereal version or the alternate version.
  • Press mixture into pan well with your hands or the bottom of a flat glass. Set aside.

Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk

  • In a small saucepan melt coconut milk and vegan ghee (or coconut oil or butter) while whisking.
  • Now whisk in the sweeteners well and bring to a boil.
  • Turn heat down to a simmer and cook for 10-12 min stirring occasionally.
  • Put your egg yolk in a small bowl and slowly whisk 1/4 cup of the warm sweetened milk mixture into the egg yolk while whisking fast.
  • Now add this small amount mixed with egg yolk back to the main pot and whisk until smooth.
  • Let cool 10 min. Whisk well again before spreading onto the crust in the prepared pan.
  • Now top the keto sweetened condensed milk with chopped pecans, then sugar free chocolate chips then lastly the shredded coconut.
    Gently spread the top layer evenly with your hand.
  • Bake 30 minutes until coconut is golden all around and not burnt. Cover with foil loosely if the top is browning too much before the time is up.
  • Cool on counter 1 hour then in the fridge for another hour to ensure the middle is cooled.
  • Waiting until it is cooled ensures it comes together and does not crumble into pieces. Use a VERY sharp knife to cut these into 16 pieces or it may crumble.
  • Store in an airtight container up to 1 week in the fridge. Can sit at room temperature for a day but needs to stay in the fridge to prevent spoilage.
    If you want to ship these, I recommend freezing them after cut, then wrapping each one in plastic wrap and putting into a sturdy container before mailing.

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Notes

Get some Livlo Vegan Ghee here!
Get some Sugar Free Chocolate Chips here!
Get some Keto Graham Cereal here!
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 square
Servings: 16
Amount per serving  
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.6g 20%
Saturated Fat 12.8g 64%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.1g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g 12%
Total Sugars 0.8g  
Protein 1.2g  
Vitamin D 1mcg 6%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 21mg 0%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
  • Try different baking chips in place of the usual chocolate chips like peanut butter chips or butterscotch chips!
  • Add in some extras when you are adding the nuts layer like some toffee chips, or caramel bits!
-Can I substitute the nuts for something else?
Yes, you can substitute something else if you wish. Just keep with the same texture and amount when you substitute. This will ensure the recipe works out. You can try dried fruit, pumpkin seeds or crumbled cookies and still end up with a decadent dessert.
-Can I use coconut flour instead of almond flour in the crust recipe?
You can experiment with using coconut flour, but remember you have to add in additional wetness from butter or water for it to hold together. Maybe try making the recipe with all keto cereal crumbs for the almond flour. Nut flours are interchangeable so if it is just almond you have a problem with, maybe try pecan or walnut.
-Are there any other sweeteners I can use in the condensed milk instead of the monkfruit?
Yes there are. Check out my post on The Best Keto Sweeteners for Baking to see which ones you may want to use instead. I enjoy allulose as it does not have an aftertaste and is made from natural souces versus using artificial sweeteners.
-Is there something else I could use in this recipe for low carb magic cookie bars instead of the homemade sweetened condensed milk?
Yes, you can actually use a keto caramel sauce instead of the sweetened condensed milk. You can either purchase this or make my recipe for Keto Caramel Sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal
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