Our Seven Layer Bars are the most decadent and delicious dessert recipe! You won’t even be able to tell they are dairy-free, vegan, & gluten-free friendly. A definite crowd pleaser that will be devoured in no time!
The Best Seven Layer Bars
A little twist on a classic recipe! We love using real, simple ingredients to make a delicious dessert that the whole family will love. This 7-layer bars recipe has been enjoyed at a potluck, family gathering, backyard cookout, or holiday table. They are so easy to throw together in a matter of minutes, plus nobody will know that it is dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free (if you simply use gluten-free graham crackers). We know they will be a huge hit for you too!
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What You Will Need
- dairy-free sweetened condensed coconut milk – a delicious way to bind everything together with a touch of sweetness and staying dairy-free.
- graham crackers – crush into fine crumbs, with the option to sub with a gluten-free version, if need be.
- vegan butter – any type of butter will work here to hold together the crust.
- dairy-free chocolate chips – we love the Enjoy Life chocolate chips, but feel free to pick-up your favorite from the grocery store or use regular semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- crushed pistachios & crushed walnuts – a wonderful combination of ingredients that add a nice crunch.
- unsweetened coconut flakes – highly recommend this delicious added flavor to the toppings.
How To Make Seven Layer Bars
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to combine melted butter and graham crackers in a small bowl. Then line the baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some over two of the edges for easy removal after baking.
Use your hands to firmly press the buttery graham cracker crust into the bottom of the pan. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees F. Let cool and then evenly add the toppings to the cooled crust (leaving a little bit of each off to the side for topping).
Pour the sweetened condensed milk over top the top and use a spatula to spread out. Add the reserved toppings on top of that.
Return to the oven for 25-30 minutes of bake time. Let fully cool before cutting.
Pro Tip
Highly recommend making these delicious seven layer bars the night before serving, so they can fully cool in the fridge overnight.
Once fully cool, pull up the parchment sides to remove from the pan and cut into small bars.
Storage
Leftover bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.
Recipe FAQs
- Can I use other toppings in Seven Layer Bars? Absolutely, feel free to adjust the toppings according to your personal preference. Depending on your diet restrictions, we highly recommend trying butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, or white chocolate chips.
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Seven Layer Bars
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
The most decadent and delicious Seven Layer Bars recipe that you won’t even be able to tell they are dairy-free/vegan!
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 1/4 cup graham crackers, crushed (sub gluten-free)
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted (measure solid, not melted)
Topping:
- 11.25oz can dairy-free sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 3/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled & crushed
- 1/2 cup walnuts, crushed
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut a piece of parchment that will fit across a square baking pan with parts overhanging on each side – these will allow you to pop out the bars after they have cooled.
- Crust: Combine crushed graham crackers and melted vegan butter in a small bowl. Pour into a 8×8 or 9×9 pan (with parchment paper) and press crumb mixture into the bottom, ensuring it covers the entire pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool. We recommend placing in the fridge for 10 minutes, so it cools faster.
- Layer: Evenly spread the coconut flakes, chocolate chips and pistachios on top of the crust, leaving a small amount of each item to sprinkle on the top later. Pour dairy-free sweetened condensed milk on top, spreading it to make sure it covers everything evenly, and then sprinkle the leftover ingredients on top of that.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven at 350 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool + Serve: Let cool and then place in fridge to set, preferably overnight. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Dairy-Free Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk: we used this dairy free sweetened condensed milk, but feel free to use regular or one that is available in your grocery store.
- Crust: If the crust feels a little wet after mixing, just crush up another graham cracker and add it in.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 313
- Sugar: 27.9 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 18.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33.3 g
- Protein: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 16.2 mg
Melissa Brewer says
I loved these!!! I also added instant decaf coffee to the mix. So good!
Kristy Ott says
These bars are absolutely amazing! Thank you for this amazing recipe, everyone must try these!
Katie says
I literally make these for every holiday. They are the number one requested dessert by my family and friends. So good!!!
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Katie!!! And thank you so much for taking the time to come back and leave a review – I really appreciate it!
Tracy Brooks says
These were great and the family loved them.
Danielle says
Absolutely delicious! Everyone in the family loved them. This will definitely become a holiday tradition.
Julia says
Does anyone have a suggestion for what you could replace the pistachios with? There are peanut, cashew, and pistachio allergies I need to be careful of. Thanks in advance!
Erin says
would a walnut work?
Sarah L Pollick says
I’m thinking dried fruit, like cherries or cranberries!! My LO has nut allergies so that what I thought of doing!!
Linda says
These are the best for making for company – everyone loves them ! Decadent for sure !
Molly Wisehart says
Very easy and delish recipe!
Robyn says
Can these bars be made ahead and frozen? Do they get soggy when thawed?
Erin says
Yes, they can be frozen – I have done it several times with success!
Kayla says
I have made these bars twice now and they are so delicious! Easy to make, tons of flavour! Thank you for sharing.
Erin says
So glad you are enjoying these – they are a favorite of mine too! Thanks, Kayla!
Jen says
Do you have the nutritional value available?
Erin says
Hi Jen: we are working on adding nutrition to our recipes this year, but it is quite the undertaking! We have them soon – thanks for your patience!
Olivia says
Can’t wait to try this recipe. Could I use sweet condensed milk rather than the coconut condensed milk? Thank you!
Erin says
Hi Olivia! Yes, you can definitely use regular sweetened condensed milk if you prefer! Enjoy!
Shelley says
These were always a childhood favorite of mine that my best friend’s mom made often. So between the sweet, salty and nostalgia- they are delicious and hit the spot!
Erin says
so glad you enjoyed them, Shelley! They are a favorite of mine as well! Thanks for coming back to leave a review 🙂
Katie says
OUTSTANDING!!! Made these for a family cook out this weekend. They were an absolute hit!!! My boyfriend won’t stop eating them he said they are the best dessert I’ve ever made!!!
Erin says
So happy you (and your boyfriend) enjoyed these, Katie! 🙂 and thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback – I really appreciate it!
Angela says
Made these for my coworkers and they were a big hit! Perfectly balanced between salty and sweet. Yum!
Erin says
So glad you enjoyed them, Angela! And thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review + comment – I really appreciate it!
Lauren Marie says
Made this recipe as soon as Erin posted it and WOW–so so good and incredibly simple! Erin suggests letting them sit overnight but I was too impatient to wait and they were still delish! Most of the ingredients I always have on hand so it would be great last minute if you need a sweet treat and you could easily swap out items if you have something else similar! Don’t hesitate to make these, they will NOT disappoint!
Erin says
Thank you so much, Lauren!! I really appreciate the feedback and I am SO glad you enjoyed them. (Now I need to work on those Trail Mix Seven Layer Bars we talked about !). 🙂