• Author: ketopots.com
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 16 squares

Ingredients

For the bars:
1 cup walnuts
1 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
2 ripe small bananas, peeled and roughly chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt

For the jam:
10 oz frozen strawberries
¼ cup granulated Stevia or other low carb granulated sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the topping:
1/3 cup ground walnuts
2 tbsp unsweetened finely shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
3. To make the bars, in a food processor add the walnuts and finely shredded coconut and pulse until finely chopped.
4. Add the bananas and vanilla extract and pulse until the mixture is completely combined.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth out.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes.
7. Meanwhile make the jam.
8. In a saucepan place the frozen strawberries, sweetener and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
9. Bring the strawberry mixture to a rolling boil, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon and mashing the strawberries slightly.
10. Turn down the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until thick.
11. Remove jam from the heat and set aside.
12. Remove the pan from the oven and spread the jam over the bars.
13. Mix the topping ingredients together and sprinkle over the top of the bake.
14. Allow to cool then cut into 16 squares and store in a tightly sealed container.