Easy Vegan Mint Nanaimo Bars Recipe. The perfect dessert recipe for St Patrick’s Day, this peppermint version will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.
It’s almost March, which means that St Patrick’s day is just around the corner. Time to make all things green and peppermint flavored.
I was really trying to rack my brain for recipes that I would love to make for Saint Patrick’s Day when my husband requested Nanaimo bars. He requests regular Nanaimo bars at least 3 times a month, and I have a tried and true Nanaimo bar recipe that I have been using for a couple years now.
But this year, I decided to switch things up with these Vegan Mint Nanaimo Bars. Made without a raw beaten egg so that I am still allowed to eat it while I am pregnant.
Vegan Mint Nanaimo Bars Ingredients
You just need a couple of pantry essentials to make these homemade Nanaimo Bars. All you need is:
Bottom Layer:
- sliced almonds
- vegan chocolate chips
- vegan butter
- graham cracker crumbs
- unsweetened shredded coconut
- vanilla extract
Middle Layer:
- icing sugar
- vegan butter
- non-dairy milk (I like coconut milk)
- pudding or custard powder
- peppermint extract
- green food coloring
Chocolate Layer:
- dairy-free chocolate chips
- coconut oil
What is a Nanaimo Bar?
The classic Nanaimo bars come from the city of Nanaimo on Vancouver island in British Columbia. Traditional Nanaimo Bars consist of 3 layers: a base layer made with coconut and nuts, a custard layer and a top layer of chocolate ganache. It is a Canadian classic dessert that is popular year round.
Tips
Storage: Store the Nanaimo bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Cutting Nanaimo Bars into squares: If you have a hard time cutting the bars without the chocolate topping cracking, I like to score the tops of the Nanaimo bars with a sharp knife. Then when you want to cut it, bring it to room temperature and cut along the score marks.
Variations
Give these chocolate mint Nanaimo bars an even stronger mint flavor. Instead of using regular chocolate chips for the melted chocolate, try using mint chocolate. It pairs so well with the creamy peppermint flavor in the mint filling.
More No Bake Recipe Ideas
Like these Vegan Mint Nanaimo Bars? Then you will love these no bake dessert recipes:
- No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter and Corn Flakes Bars
- Vegan Nanaimo Bars
- Caramel Swirl Mini Nutella Cups
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Vegan Mint Nanaimo Bars
Ingredients
Bottom Layer
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Middle Layer
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 1-3 Tbsp non-dairy milk
- 2 Tbsp instant vanilla pudding powder
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- green food coloring
Chocolate Layer
- 4 oz vegan chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the almonds until they look like fine crumbs. Set aside.
- Line an 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stiring continuously until smooth. Keep an eye on it so that it does not burn. Remove from heat.
- Mix in the graham cracker crumbs, coconut and almonds into the chocolate mixture. Stir in the vanilla. Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan and place in the fridge while you prepare the next layer.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the middle layer ingredients until smooth. Spread this layer on top of the bottom layer and place in the fridge to cool.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate layer ingredients in the microwave in 30 second intervals, mixing until smooth. Pour over the middle layer.
- Place in the fridge for 10-20 minutes. Score the top where you want to cut into the bars. Return to the fridge until hardened. Cut along the scores to cut into bars.
These bars look so fantastic – the layers are so beautiful. Chocolate are mint is truly one of the best combinations. These are so perfect with my cup of coffee 🙂
One of my favorite things with coffee 🙂
Nanaimo bars are a classic Canadian treat, so as a Canadian, I was skeptical. But they were great. The perfect St Patrick’s Day treat.
That makes me so happy to hear 🙂
These bars were so delicious and full of mint flavor! I loved all the layers and they were so easy!
So glad you liked it 🙂
Chocolate mint is one of my sons favorite flavor combinations so I made these for him. We loved this vegan version so that everyone could enjoy them – delicious!
So glad you liked it!
I’ve never had Nanaimo bars but these sound sooo good! I have to make these…love the mint and chocolate combo and the layers are divine!
It’s such a good combo!!
These made such a delicious little treat and I love that it’s vegan so slightly healthier than traditional sugar loaded desserts.
So glad you liked it!
My kids and I had a great time making, and then eating, these tasty mint bars. They are already gone and we can’t wait to make them again.
So glad that they were a hit with your kids 🙂
I had never heard of nanaimo bars before but love the classic mint and chocolate combo so had to try. Absolutely lovely! Will make again.
So happy to be the one to introduce you to them 🙂
What a fun St. Patrick’s Day treat! I love the chocolate and mint flavor. This recipe couldn’t be more perfect!
I am so glad you liked it!
Peppermint and chocolate is one of my favorite combos so I had to give these a try! They’re gonna be perfect for St Patricks Day! I’ll definitely have to make more cause these will be gone in no time!
It’s such a great combo! 🙂