Gluten Free Magic Bars Gone Healthier

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time50 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Bars

Calories: 175kcal

1½ cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs crushed
½ cup sugar healthier option: ¼ cup coconut sugar
½ cup unsalted butter melted (healthier option: 6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted)
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk (healthier option: 14-ounce can sweetened condensed coconut milk)
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut healthier option: 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips healthier option: 1 cup 70 percent cacao dark chocolate bar, chopped
1 cup butterscotch chips healthier option: ½ cup carob chips
½ cup chopped pecans

Place the rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and spray well with gluten-free nonstick cooking spray.
Place graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter until thoroughly combined. Press into the bottom of the baking pan to form the crust. Rub oil or butter on hands and press the crust down with fingertips to get a smooth, firm crust. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until puffy in spots or the butter looks like it is sizzling in the pan. Let sit on a wire rack until completely cool.
Once the crust has cooled, pour condensed milk evenly over crust. Cover with coconut flakes, chocolate, and butterscotch chips. Press in firmly. Bake for 20 minutes.
Add nuts and bake for about 5-9 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting.
Use parchment paper to lift bars out of the pan and place on a cutting board. Use a long, straight-edge knife sprayed with nonstick spray to cut the bars.