Ingredients for Zen Bars
- Unsalted Butter
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- Whole Almond
- 1/2 cup finely chopped candied ginger
- Unsweetened Flaked Coconut
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- White Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
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How to Make Zen Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position a rack in the middle of the oven.
- Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish with butter and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift out the bars later.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and graham cracker crumbs. Mix until evenly moistened.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create an even crust.
- In a food processor, combine the sliced almonds and candied ginger. Pulse until the pieces are about pea-sized (about 20 pulses).
- Add the shredded coconut and pulse a few more times until it resembles oat-sized pieces.
- Evenly sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the graham cracker crust.
- Distribute the almond-ginger-coconut mixture evenly over the chocolate layer.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top.
- Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the sesame seeds.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the bars feel springy to the touch.
- Let the bars cool completely in the baking dish before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Once completely cool, slice into bars and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
68g
Fat
44g
Carbs
8g
