Nanaimo Bars

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These stunning dairy-free Nanaimo Bars are fun to make and even more fun eat! These are a must for Christmas.

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Nanaimo Bars are a 3-layer no-bake dessert named after the Canadian city of Nanaimo.

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step 5

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step 6

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step 7

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Enjoy your delicious homemade Nanaimo Bars!

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These are so amazing! I could eat the whole batch in one sitting.

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This recipe is a winner. We love eating them straight out of the freezer! I originally made them as a Christmas treat but I know I’ll be making them year round.

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Swipe up to view the complete recipe. Enjoy!

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Nanaimo Bars

let's make vegan

These stunning dairy-free Nanaimo Bars are fun to make and even more fun eat! These are a must for Christmas.

Nanaimo Bars are a 3-layer no-bake dessert named after the Canadian city of Nanaimo.

They consist of a chocolate coconut crust, custard icing and chocolate ganache.

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Enjoy your delicious homemade Nanaimo Bars!

Enjoy your delicious homemade Nanaimo Bars!

These are so amazing! I could eat the whole batch in one sitting.

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This recipe is a winner. We love eating them straight out of the freezer! I originally made them as a Christmas treat but I know I’ll be making them year round.

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Swipe up to view the complete recipe. Enjoy!

Swipe up to view the complete recipe. Enjoy!