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Vegan Banoffee Bars

January 28, 2026 By Gretchen

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Bananas and toffee and loads of whipped cream

Vegan Banoffee Bars, what more could anyone ask for?

Vegan Banoffee Bars

I’ve tweaked my caramel recipe to more closely resemble a thick sticky toffee!

Since Vegan Banoffee Bars are traditionally made with toffee, hence the name “Ban-Offee”

Vegan Banoffee Bars

 

Graham crackers for the crust can be substituted with your favorite cookie like Biscoff or Digestive Biscuits

I’ve developed an easy no bake recipe for you today with several variations for the caramel layer and the vegan whipped cream

Vegan Banoffee Bars

 

Notes for Success:

Vegan caramel can be done several ways
The recipe listed below is the one I used in the video where not only did I whip the freshly made caramel to aid in thickening
But this time I also used reconstituted creamed coconut (not coconut cream) in place of the plant milk 

Making a caramel so thick that when I cut these bars not a bit of it oozed out!
Which is exactly what we want when serving caramel cakes and bars!

So be sure to read the entire article for Vegan Caramel 3 Ways so you can pick which one you want to make

Vegan Snickers Brownies

For the Vegan Whipped Cream

I also have some different options since not everyone can get the same products and ingredient
As well as an awesome homemade recipe that used soy milk instead of coconut for those who are super sensitive to coconut taste.

Be sure to read the entire post for my Homemade Vegan Whipped Cream Recipe before beginning!

WATCH HOW TO MAKE THESE BANOFFEE BARS

Vegan Banoffee Bars

 

Vegan Banoffee Bars

Vegan Banoffee Bars

No bake recipe with super thick caramel filling, fresh bananas and your favorite graham cracker crust! Oh yeah and don't forget the whipped cream!
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Prep Time 45 minutes mins
Inactive Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 3 cups Crushed Graham Crackers 280g
  • 10 Tbs Vegan Butter 140g

you will also need

  • 1 Recipe Whipped Cream
  • 1 Recipe your Favorite Caramel
  • 3 Fresh Bananas

Instructions
 

  • Parchment line an 8" x 8" square cake pan & let the excess parchment hang over the sides for ease of removal later.
  • Decide which vegan whipped cream you are using and prepare in advance if using my homemade recipe~ do not whip until you are ready to ice the finished bars.
  • First prepare the graham cracker crust by crushing the graham crackers in a food processor to fine crumbs.
  • Add the melted vegan butter & pulse until it resembles wet sand
  • Press the crumbs into the prepared greased & parchment lined cake pan evenly on the bottom refrigerate until needed
  • If you are using Creamed Coconut for super extra thick caramel, you must reconstitute the entire 6ounce box with 12Tbs of boiling water. **yes this is less water than recommended on the box, but I want it super thick!
  • I placed the creamed coconut & hot water in my high speed Magic Bullet blender and it whizzed up perfectly smooth!
  • Prepare the caramel using the traditional recipe listed linked above on my Caramel 3 Ways post, by combing the sugar, vinegar & water together in a heavy bottom sauce pot, stirring to dissolve the sugar before it comes to a boil
  • Once the sugar mixture is boiling DO NOT STIR
  • Bring to 300° or 320°F or once the color of the syrup turns from pale yellow to medium amber then remove it from the heat
  • Let the pot stand for about one minute to settle, then add the creamed coconut & the vegan butter ~gently~ while stirring
    BE VERY CAREFUL AS THE HOT SUGAR SYRUP WILL BUBBLE UP & SPATTER!
  • Add the salt & vanilla extract then pour everything carefully into the work bowl of your stand mixer with the balloon attachment & whip on low speed first to be sure there is so spattering, then slowly increase the speed to medium & whip for about 8-10 minutes to thick
  • The caramel will cool as you whip while incorporating air, turning it lighter and thicker.
  • Slice the bananas & line the graham cracker crust with them covering the entire surface
  • Next spread the caramel over the bananas, refrigerate to set & until cold
  • Next whip your vegan whipped cream & spread over the caramel layer
  • Top with crushed graham crackers and/or fresh banana slices

Video

Notes

Be sure to read all the notes for success above this recipe for Caramel & Whipped Cream options 
Storage Banoffee bars must be kept refrigerated and will stay fresh for up to week. The fresh bananas where the cuts are will start to turn brown after about 3 days
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

 

Filed Under: All Recipes, Brownies and Bars, Crisps & Casseroles, Individual Desserts, No Bake Desserts, Pies and Tarts

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Comments

  1. Ellen Trimper

    June 2, 2023 at 7:13 pm

    First this recipe does not say how much vanilla. I used a teaspoon. Followed the recipe with the full fat coconut cream. Completely runny. 🙁 tastes amazing. Have them in the freezer. No idea what went wrong

    • Gretchen

      June 2, 2023 at 10:24 pm

      Hi Ellen, thank you for pointing out my error in forgetting to include the vanilla extract measurement. I will update that now. Trouble with humans is we make annoying mistakes sometimes 🙂
      I’m sorry your caramel did not turn out thick when using the full fat coconut recipe (which is my go to recipe most times) I DO however like to whip it with an electric mixer after it’s been cooked as I find this help to get a really thick caramel and then when refrigerating it it is so thick it’s almost hard to spread.
      Not sure if you saw that part of the instruction? Or the video visual too?
      At any rate I’m glad they at least taste good but I know how frustrating it can be when a recipe doesn’t turn out as expected

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