@@granny58, I thought perhaps it was a concern for another reason. $10 dollars for what is considered a pantry item does seem a bit much, but most recipes would use only 1/2 tsp. to 1 tsp. I would think it would last a very long time.
I'm from New England and we call these magic bars. I've always made them the traditional way, but now I am dairy-free. I am going to try to make my own sweetened condensed milk with coconut milk, and use sugar-free vegan chocolate chips. Can't wait to see how they turn out! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
I "just" made these - so good! I had a friend make them and she did a little over 1/4 tsp. of the xanthan gum and said it was too thick - hard to pour. I scaled it back to "a pinch and a half" of the xanthan gum and it was perfect. Also - don't have those wonderful Lily's butterscotch chips - so doubled up the chocolate chips and added one drop of caramel extract to my cooled off sugar-free condensed milk. I have to say - this is really super delicious! Thank you again!
Oh my goodness, I grew up with Hello Dollies and saw the keto version but they all had difficult to follow instructions for the condensed milk. Yours was so easy to understand and can't wait to make these for the holidays! Thank you!!
I made these today and they are addictive! I added a teaspoon of Xanthan Gum to my condensed cream and it was thick ! I thinned it out just a little with some real vanilla extract! Mom ate two...after breakfast!
Thank you for the video and recipe. I watched the video as I made the recipe . Omitted xanthum gum ( friend with allergy) . Recipe turned out delicious. Flavor was spot on. Brought to church potluck. None left. The recipe is a a keeper. Thank you for your time and dedication to recipe development and healthy foods. Kristina
Yum, that looks so decadent! I'm so glad you showed us how to make the sweetened condensed milk from scratch. So exciting to hear about the butterscotch baking chips -- I'm happy to report that Lily's is readily available in Canada, so I'll keep an eye out for this new flavour :-)
I'm baking these as we speak..mm had to indulge in those chips couldn't resist lol.. thanks for the recipe. These are amazing and I'm sure will be a repeat treat!!! Oh i did lilys milk chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. I had a few butterscotch chips left and threw that in too..
Can't wait to try! Question: If I want to keep it fairly low on calories and fat, would it be ok to use unsweetened cashew milk instead of the heavy whipping cream? If the xantham gum thickens the mixture anyway, I figure I may get away with not using the whipping cream? Your thoughts? Thank you!
When I was growing up my older sister whose nickname was Bean always made these and she called them Bean Food. I'm going to have to make keto ones for her now.
I made my condensed milk with coconut milk instead of cream and used Allulose and Splenda and just 2 tablespoons because it is sweeter than cream. Not a fan of Splenda but it doesn't raise blood sugar or crystalize like Swerve and for an occasional sweet treat, I don't worry too much. I use Swerve in just about everything except creamy things that can crystalize. I want to try both Bochasweet and Besti (Allulose and Monk Fruit) but they are too expensive at the moment for everyday cooking.
In place of sweetened condensed milk, could you just add some sugar substitute to evaporated milk? Pretty sure the added sugar is the only difference between the two. These do look delicious though!
No, that is not the only difference. Evaporated milk is made from MILK rather than cream and has a high carb count (13g per 1/2 cup). Not a good choice.
Are you aware that Swerve recently changed its ingredients for confectioner Swerve. It now has tapioca starch. Most keto doctors advise staying away from tapioca starch.
Well aware. I am also well aware that it's simply a tiny amount to help as an anti-caking agent and not something to be concerned about for most people. :)
I just put mine in the oven. I don’t think I reduced the condensed milk enough… uh-oh!! Oh well! It will be delicious, I just know it! Thanks so much for this recipe 💚
I love you for this video I don't know you I know your husband is the luckiest man on the world, I visit Oregon all the time, my house keeper loves you and she follows you on all types of social media that I don't care about lol
I actually have 6 of them! The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen The Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking Easy Keto Dinners Easy Keto Desserts Easy Keto Breakfasts Keto Soups & Stews
It makes me sad that erythritol and other sugar alcohols really just destroy my gut, because I very much prefer sugar-free treats. And these look so good.
Would subbing coconut oil for some or all of the butter makes these less "gooey"? Or do these firm up when refrigerated? Walmart sold a "magic Cookie" (or maybe it was an "Ultimate cookie") for a while and they had a "break-apart" consistency. They were obviously HORRIBLE for you, but the texture was great.
I must’ve done something wrong because mine were not very good. They were a bit bitter. I thought maybe I allowed the cream to scorch but it tasted sweet and delicious in the pan before I poured it over the nuts and chocolate chips. I have tried a bunch of your recipes and they all have been delicious. I’ll try again but what does everyone think went wrong?
@@Crystal-iz8bn What brand of granulated "monk fruit"? Because monk fruit does not come in granulated form, it is an extract that is intensely sweet and it's usually added to erythritol. A lot of "monk fruit sweeteners" are really mostly erythritol. I think you need to read this: alldayidreamaboutfood.com/best-keto-sweeteners/ As I was clear in the video, the recipe works best with half erythritol and have BochaSweet or allulose. "Granulated monk fruit" is likely the issue in your recipe.
Many people, myself included, get NO cooling sensation from Swerve. So it's not really something I can advise you on. Please keep in mind that everyone experiences every sweetener differently.
Clearly, you didn’t watch the actual video. It’s condensed milk that you make yourself with sugar-free sweetener’s. Might be good if you take the time to watch before you criticize.
I will just use erythritol sweetener and let the unsweetened coconut soak in the milk mixture 2 days before making. No xantham gum needed
Cathy - That sounds v e r y interesting, might you be willing to share your recipe?
Ditto!
Are you opposed to the use of xantham gum?
@@lynnharrell9598 it's 10 bucks for a tiny bag. And that was at wal mart
@@granny58, I thought perhaps it was a concern for another reason. $10 dollars for what is considered a pantry item does seem a bit much, but most recipes would use only 1/2 tsp. to 1 tsp. I would think it would last a very long time.
I'm from New England and we call these magic bars. I've always made them the traditional way, but now I am dairy-free. I am going to try to make my own sweetened condensed milk with coconut milk, and use sugar-free vegan chocolate chips. Can't wait to see how they turn out! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
@Susanna al-Labban I’m trying to do keto dairy free as well. I would love to know how your version of this recipe turned out😊
I grew up making ‘Hello Dollies’ & am so glad you showed us a healthy version of this yummy old time treat from my childhood. Thank you for sharing! 💕
Agreed!
I "just" made these - so good! I had a friend make them and she did a little over 1/4 tsp. of the xanthan gum and said it was too thick - hard to pour. I scaled it back to "a pinch and a half" of the xanthan gum and it was perfect. Also - don't have those wonderful Lily's butterscotch chips - so doubled up the chocolate chips and added one drop of caramel extract to my cooled off sugar-free condensed milk. I have to say - this is really super delicious! Thank you again!
Good idea with the caramel extract.thanks!
I've heard s number of CZcams folks & bloggers reference your written recipes. I just found your channel. Thanks for your clear & excellent work! 👍
Oh my goodness, I grew up with Hello Dollies and saw the keto version but they all had difficult to follow instructions for the condensed milk. Yours was so easy to understand and can't wait to make these for the holidays! Thank you!!
Cue Bette Midler singing, “ Did you ever know that you’re my hero? You’re everything I wish I could be....”
I made these today and they are addictive! I added a teaspoon of Xanthan Gum to my condensed cream and it was thick ! I thinned it out just a little with some real vanilla extract! Mom ate two...after breakfast!
7 layer bars are among my top 10 all time favorite foods. To find a low carb version is awesome, thank you!
Now I just need to find a keto version of Reese's Peanut Butter Pie and I will be set
Thank you for the video and recipe. I watched the video as I made the recipe . Omitted xanthum gum ( friend with allergy) . Recipe turned out delicious. Flavor was spot on. Brought to church potluck. None left. The recipe is a a keeper. Thank you for your time and dedication to recipe development and healthy foods.
Kristina
That's so great to hear!
Thank you SO much for sharing this!! MCBs have been a family favorite since I was a little boy!
I'm glad you dream about food so much. I'm pretty sure it has made you a keto genius!
Thank you Caroline , it’s always a delight to follow you and learn from you. Thank you.
I made these magic bars last night and the recipe came out perfect! Incredibly delicious and satisfies my sweet tooth. Thank you so much!
Yum, that looks so decadent! I'm so glad you showed us how to make the sweetened condensed milk from scratch. So exciting to hear about the butterscotch baking chips -- I'm happy to report that Lily's is readily available in Canada, so I'll keep an eye out for this new flavour :-)
Concise, precise and clear. Love your videos!
Thanks so much!
*Looks delicious. Thank you Caroline* 😊
Magic bars were always one of my favorite cookies! Thanks for sharing this! Yum!
I'm baking these as we speak..mm had to indulge in those chips couldn't resist lol.. thanks for the recipe. These are amazing and I'm sure will be a repeat treat!!! Oh i did lilys milk chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. I had a few butterscotch chips left and threw that in too..
Sounds like a winning combination to me!
@AllDayIDreamAboutFood yes it was , I'm thinking of making these again. Thanks again for this wonderful recipe!
This looks delicious and easy enough to make. Can’t wait to try it. I need something other than peanut butter cookies 😀 Thank you!
I actually found all the flavors of lily chips at Walmart 😱😆♥️
Wow
Yep, my Walmart has a pretty large number of keto offerings.
Yep I bought two bags of all of them for holiday baking. Going to use the white chocolate chips for cranberry bliss bars!
me too!
Please...can somebody bring these keto products to the Netherlands
One of my favorite keto dessert recipes I have ever tried. My husband and I had to restrain ourselves so they last. Amazing recipe! Thank you.
Those look so yummy & rich! These are one of my favorite bars. Thanks for making them sugar free. 😍
Thanks!
Your recipes are in a class by themselves. Bravo!
Thank you so much. I made these tonight and they were so good
Glad to hear it!
My mom always called these Hello Dollies, too!
What is the second sweetener you used? I didn’t understand what you said. They look so good!
Thank you, Carolyn
Can't wait to try! Question: If I want to keep it fairly low on calories and fat, would it be ok to use unsweetened cashew milk instead of the heavy whipping cream? If the xantham gum thickens the mixture anyway, I figure I may get away with not using the whipping cream? Your thoughts? Thank you!
I don’t want to make it but I do want to eat it
Just watching was almost as good as eating one! Completely enjoyed this, thanks!
Now I'm going to dream about these all day 💝
When I was growing up my older sister whose nickname was Bean always made these and she called them Bean Food. I'm going to have to make keto ones for her now.
That's adorable!
Any substitute for that 2nd sweetener that you used??
Couldn’t catch / hear the second sweetener...
@@Collieb7 I'm pretty sure she said Bocasweet.
@@paulakelly9244 And Bocasweet is quite expensive as I recall...but the bars look amazing. Seems to me my Mom made something close.
I made my condensed milk with coconut milk instead of cream and used Allulose and Splenda and just 2 tablespoons because it is sweeter than cream. Not a fan of Splenda but it doesn't raise blood sugar or crystalize like Swerve and for an occasional sweet treat, I don't worry too much. I use Swerve in just about everything except creamy things that can crystalize. I want to try both Bochasweet and Besti (Allulose and Monk Fruit) but they are too expensive at the moment for everyday cooking.
@@PursuingHeaven what was the end result of your magic bars using coconut milk?
In place of sweetened condensed milk, could you just add some sugar substitute to evaporated milk? Pretty sure the added sugar is the only difference between the two. These do look delicious though!
No, that is not the only difference. Evaporated milk is made from MILK rather than cream and has a high carb count (13g per 1/2 cup). Not a good choice.
My dad make them I love them . I am going have to try it this way . Thanks
I'm making this for Thanksgiving. Thank you so much!
Omg looks amazing! I can't risk it though on my strict keto and counting macros given we have no idea the carbs etc per slice 😭
What do you mean? The whole recipe and nutritional information is right there, click the link I provided.
Divide the macros by the number of slices. . . Bam!
Would this work with coconut cream?
Hello Loulou
Hello Loulou
What's the macros per bar ?
Are you aware that Swerve recently changed its ingredients for confectioner Swerve. It now has tapioca starch. Most keto doctors advise staying away from tapioca starch.
Well aware. I am also well aware that it's simply a tiny amount to help as an anti-caking agent and not something to be concerned about for most people. :)
Made these today using your condensed milk recipe you included. They are spectacular!
So glad you liked them!
Looks yummy and delicious thanks for sharing
I love your simple recipes for the most delicious things thanks great content.💚🦋💙
Thanks!
I was going to use your condensed milk for a lemon bar recipe..can I freeze it? Thanks 😊
Thank you! Love your recipes - have all your books!
I just put mine in the oven. I don’t think I reduced the condensed milk enough… uh-oh!! Oh well! It will be delicious, I just know it! Thanks so much for this recipe 💚
Um it’s soooo good!! I gave mine more baking time because of my mistake but wow they taste incredible! Many thanks!!
And tonight I made a second batch to give to my neighbors!!
Glad it worked out!
My wife made these for me last night and the recipe is really good
Thanks, I am so glad you liked them!
Well you sure worked your magic on these!😁👍 Such yummy goodness!💜🙏✌🍁🎃🎶
I did not catch that second sweetener. What???
I love you for this video I don't know you I know your husband is the luckiest man on the world, I visit Oregon all the time, my house keeper loves you and she follows you on all types of social media that I don't care about lol
Delicioso postre
Looks yummy. I will definitely try this on Thanksgiving.
Thank you sooooooooo much! My favorite!
You Rock! Thank you for sharing!!
Delicious! Thank you for the recipe. Do I need to refrigerate them?
They are fine on the counter for 3 or 4 days.
Can’t wait to try this? Look amazing
Do you have a cook book with your recipes?
I actually have 6 of them!
The Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen
The Ultimate Guide to Keto Baking
Easy Keto Dinners
Easy Keto Desserts
Easy Keto Breakfasts
Keto Soups & Stews
I can't wait to try these
Hello Susan
This looks so yummy! I can't wait to make them.
Enjoy!
@@AllDayIDreamAboutFood ..They are so YUMMY!! I've had 3 in a day!
Can I use only Bocha Sweet?
Sure. They may be a bit TOO gooey but give it a try!
It looks delish!! I'm so hungry right now
It makes me sad that erythritol and other sugar alcohols really just destroy my gut, because I very much prefer sugar-free treats. And these look so good.
I agree! The erythritol and other sugar subs give me terrible gas. Does anyone else have problems like this?
@@19907364 Not gas, but I get a really nauseous and overly full sensation in my stomach on just a little bit of erythritol. Pretty much sucks.
Yum. Thank you.
hi, how do you spell the name of the sweetners? thank you.
Read the blog post, it's all spelled out (and linked!) there.
Would arrowroot powder work in place of xanthum (not sure how to spell it) gum?
No, it really doesn't work quite the same way.
Would subbing coconut oil for some or all of the butter makes these less "gooey"? Or do these firm up when refrigerated?
Walmart sold a "magic Cookie" (or maybe it was an "Ultimate cookie") for a while and they had a "break-apart" consistency. They were obviously HORRIBLE for you, but the texture was great.
Magic Cookie Bars are supposed to be gooey. And no, coconut oil won't help.
@@AllDayIDreamAboutFood Thanks
Definitely trying this😀
Who else was hoping for a full view of that sweater that she's wearing?
Is this recipe in one of your cookbooks?
what kind of low carb flour can you substitute for Almond Flour, allergic.
Any nut or seed flour is fine but I don't recommend coconut flour.
Thx will be trying this soon
I must’ve done something wrong because mine were not very good. They were a bit bitter. I thought maybe I allowed the cream to scorch but it tasted sweet and delicious in the pan before I poured it over the nuts and chocolate chips. I have tried a bunch of your recipes and they all have been delicious. I’ll try again but what does everyone think went wrong?
What sweetener did you use?
@@AllDayIDreamAboutFood I used powdered swerve and granulated monkfruit
@@Crystal-iz8bn What brand of granulated "monk fruit"? Because monk fruit does not come in granulated form, it is an extract that is intensely sweet and it's usually added to erythritol. A lot of "monk fruit sweeteners" are really mostly erythritol. I think you need to read this: alldayidreamaboutfood.com/best-keto-sweeteners/
As I was clear in the video, the recipe works best with half erythritol and have BochaSweet or allulose. "Granulated monk fruit" is likely the issue in your recipe.
@@AllDayIDreamAboutFood It is Lakanto sweetener. Thank you for the info!
Yuuuum. ‘TIs the season for magic. 😍
Hello cheryi
Thank you!!
What was the second sweetner?
looks great
Look good!
Hello Roxanna
He would have preferred to clarify the amounts in the video.
Thank yo, thank you, yeah thanks!
These look so good 😍
Do these have a cooling effect from the swerve?
Many people, myself included, get NO cooling sensation from Swerve. So it's not really something I can advise you on. Please keep in mind that everyone experiences every sweetener differently.
@@AllDayIDreamAboutFood I'm going to try them , they look so yummy! If I keep them in the fridge I won't notice a cooling effect anyways, lol
Delicious 😋
Can I freeze the bars?
I have not tried freezing these but I can't see why not.
@@AllDayIDreamAboutFood 🥰thank you!
Keto quick magic bars❤😂
What could I use instead of coconut?
Maybe some sliced almonds?
OMG! CUTE TOP!!
Thank you for that. Would it be wise to add some blueberries?
That sounds yummy
I made your magic cookie bars for my neighbor kids. They were really good but Way too sweet for me . I'm sure the kids liked them though .
Wax paper would work better to keep bars intact
I don't recommend baking with waxed paper. Perhaps you meant parchment? You're welcome to do that if you like.
i have to go to natural grocers for lillys but the shelves are emptying.
They are at Walmart too... I just seen them
Walmart
OMG
It what building
Condensed milk has sugar.so this is not sugar free.
Clearly, you didn’t watch the actual video. It’s condensed milk that you make yourself with sugar-free sweetener’s. Might be good if you take the time to watch before you criticize.
How many net carbs !! I don’t like when they don’t list the net carbs on the recipe page ..
It is listed. All you have to do is go to the blog post I linked in the description
@@AllDayIDreamAboutFood thank you , I will check it out : )