The Naughtiest Vegan Nanaimo Bars in Town

INGREDIENTS

For the Biscuit Base:

2 tbsp

ground flaxseed (Used Bob's Red Mill Organic Flaxseed Meal)

3 tbsp

lukewarm water

230 g

dairy-free margarine (Used Smart Balance Light Buttery Spread with Flaxseed Oil due to lower calories & fat)

100 g

caster sugar (any fine granulated sugar)

90 g

(scant cup) cocoa powder

250 g

rich tea or digestive biscuits, crushed (Used Belvita Breakfast Biscuit, Golden Oat)

200 g

shredded coconut (unsweetened)

100 g

chopped walnuts

For the Custard Cream Filling

180 g

dairy-free margarine (Used Smart Balance Light Buttery Spread with Flaxseed Oil due to lower calories & fat)

50 g

+ 1 tsp) vegetable fat (shortening)

600 g

icing sugar

5 tbsp

custard powder (Used Bird's Custard Powder)

2 tbsp

soya or rice milk

For the Chocolate Layer

300 g

dairy-free chocolate chips or chocolate bars (Used Trader Joe's The Dark Chocolate Lover Bars)

50 g

+ 1 tsp) dairy-free margarine