We've made layer bars off and on for years - they're fun for the kids to throw together. They're forgiving. And you just need a can of sweetened condensed milk to tie it all together before baking. Most layer bars include nuts, but these are a nice alternative that is nut-free! (I'm not counting coconut as a "nut").  If you prefer a nutty option, you can make my Almond & Chocolate 5 Layer Bars.  Perfect when you need to throw together something during the holidays to share.  Enjoy!  

Lots of layers go into this - it's nice and quick to throw together. 

Fresh from the oven with my cooking helper - letting them cool a bit before slicing.

Speedy Nut-Free Layer Bars!

Makes 9 x 13 pan

Mix together in a 9 x 13 glass pan, then press down in the pan with the back of your spoon to flatten: 

3/4 - 1 cup crushed GF vanilla biscuits/cookies (I like to use 2/3 bag crushed MADEGOOD vanilla flavour cookies OR homemade options: vanilla wafer cookies OR snickerdoodles OR sugar cookies )

1/2 cup GF breadcrumbs (panko-style, cornflake crumbs, GF matzo meal)

3 - 4 Tbsp sugar

1/3 cup butter, melted

Sprinkle evenly on top of your biscuit base i the following order: 

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

1 cup puffed crispy cereal (rice or quinoa-based)

1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1/3 - 1/2 cup crushed GF vanilla biscuits/cookies

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Pour evenly overtop of the entire pan: 

1 can sweetened condensed milk

Bake at 350 F for ~20-25 minutes, until light to medium brown on top.  Cool and slice!  Enjoy! 

This not so little anymore girl has been helping me make layer bars for years now.   We have comparison pictures from making the Almond & Chocolate Five Layer Bars years ago. So cute! 

Still just as happy about helping make layer bars. Hehe

Speedy Nut-Free Layer Bars Recipe by Successfully Gluten Free!