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Sugar-Free Millionaire’s Shortbread
At Fiber Gourmet, we believe dessert can be both satisfying and balanced. These bars combine indulgent flavor with more thoughtful ingredients using our Fiber Gourmet Flour Blend. By swapping refined sugars for naturally sweet dates and incorporating our high-fiber flour, you get a classic, decadent-tasting treat that supports your lifestyle goals.
1 cup Fiber Gourmet High Fiber Flour Blend
¼ cup almond flour
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
2 tablespoons maple syrup or date syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and soaked in warm water for 10 minutes (then drained)
¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
¾ cup dark chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Optional Finish: Flaky sea salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
2 tablespoons plain nonfat Greek yogurt
¾ cup cold low-fat buttermilk
Optional: additional buttermilk for brushing tops
Soak your dates: Don't skip soaking the Medjool dates in hot water for 10 minutes before blending. This softens them up, ensuring your caramel layer is perfectly silky and smooth.
Cool the base completely: Let the shortbread crust cool entirely before adding the date caramel. If the crust is warm, the caramel will thin out and make the base soggy.
The hot knife trick: To get clean, gorgeous layers when cutting, let the bars sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. Wipe a sharp knife with a hot, damp cloth between each slice.
Salt is key: A tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the chocolate layer balances the rich sweetness of the date caramel beautifully.
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Mix all the shortbread base ingredients in a medium bowl until a soft dough forms. Press it evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Let the crust cool completely.
Drain your soaked dates. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the dates, full-fat coconut milk, almond butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely smooth and thick. Spread this caramel layer evenly over the cooled shortbread base, then refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to set.
Melt the dark chocolate chips with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring until silky smooth. Pour the chocolate over the chilled caramel layer and spread it evenly. If desired, sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour until the chocolate is fully set.
Millionaire's Shortbread is typically loaded with heavy cream, condensed milk, and cupfuls of refined white sugar. By swapping these out for natural Medjool dates, full-fat coconut milk, and almond butter, we've recreated that exact gooey, buttery caramel experience with none of the refined sugars. Combined with our Fiber Gourmet Flour Blend, you get a stunning, three-layer dessert bar that satisfies your sweet tooth while keeping your blood sugar stable and your digestive health supported.
Storage Tips
To maintain the absolute best texture, store your sliced Millionaire's Shortbread bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months—just thaw them in the fridge overnight before serving!
We highly recommend Medjool dates because they are naturally softer, larger, and have a rich, caramel-like flavor. If you use regular dates (like Deglet Noor), you will need to soak them for twice as long in hot water and might need an extra splash of coconut milk to get them to blend smoothly.
Any drippy, neutral-flavored nut or seed butter will work! Cashew butter is an excellent substitute for a very mild flavor, while sunflower seed butter works perfectly for a completely nut-free option.
Not at all! The almond butter and vanilla extract tone down the coconut milk, leaving you with a rich, buttery caramel flavor that tastes remarkably like the traditional condensed milk version.
Our versatile Flour Blend delivers the exact same weight, volume, and texture as traditional all-purpose flour, but packs a massive fiber boost with fewer calories. It's the easiest upgrade for your baking routine!
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