These bars from the new China Study Cookbook by LeAnne Campbell are rich, creamy, sweet, and satisfying—everything a dessert should be! Preparation time = 15 minutes and Chilling time = 1 hour.
Ingredients, Makes 9 servings
1 cup low-fat graham crackers, crushed
1/4 cup crushed walnuts
1/2 cup reduced-fat, unsweetened coconut
1/3 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup nondairy milk
1 cup nondairy chocolate chips
5 tablespoons rice or almond milk
Directions
– Crush graham crackers in food processor. In separate bowl, add walnuts, coconut, and peanut butter. Stir in crushed graham crackers.
– Slowly add milk and mix. If mixture does not hold together, continue adding additional milk until all ingredients stick together. However, don’t make it too soft, and, if necessary, use your hands.
– Spread mixture evenly into a 9 × 9 nonstick baking dish.
– In a saucepan, melt chocolate chips together with rice or almond milk over medium heat. Stir until smooth.
– Spread chocolate mixture on top of peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until hardened. Cut into squares and enjoy!
More information:
The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted And the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, And Long-term Health by Dr. T Colin Campbell and Thomas M. Campbell II
Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition by Dr. T Colin Campbell and Howard Jacobson
Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health by Gene Stone
