As inspired by Oh She Glows here.
I did not want to use anything processed, so instead of Graham crackers, I used the pecans that were supposed to be on top for the crust. Then, I ran out of chocolate chips so I changed things up a little in the custard as well.
Finally, note that these are very lightly sweetened, so they might not be to everyone’s taste.
Ingredients:
For the base:
- About 5 dates (1/2c)
- 1c pecans
- 2 TBSP coconut oil
- 1/4tsp salt
- 2 TBSP maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1c oats
For the filling:
- 1 can coconut milk (light)
- 1/4c sugar (coconut or Turbinado)
- 1c unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tsp (heaping) maca powder
- 1/4c cocoa nibs, grounds
- 1/4c goji berries
- pinch salt
Instructions:
- pre-heat oven at 350F
- line a square pan with 2 pieces of parchment paper (one each way)
- add sugar and coconut milk to a small pan, bring to a quick boil and simmer for 15-20 min
- remove from the heat, add coconut, maca powder and goji berries; set aside
- make the crust by processing the pecans and dates, add the melted coconut oil
- add the oats, 1/4c at a time to reach a doughy consistency
- spread in pan, and pour the filling on top, add a couple pinches of salt
- bake for about 30 min, until edges are golden
- remove from oven, cool for about 30 more minutes, and then let set in the fridge