HAZELNUT FROSTED DREAM BARS

Batter Ingredients:

1 cup splenda,

2 teaspoons baking powder,

1/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt,

1 cup unsweetened apple sauce, room temperature,

1 1/4 cups shredded coconut,

3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups hazelnuts, chopped,

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour,

3 tablespoons ghee or light butter, melted,

1 teaspoon vanilla extract,

1 teaspoon coconut extract,

Frosting Ingredients:

3/4 cup hazelnuts,

2/3 cup unsweetened  coconut milk,

1 teaspoon lemon juice, 

2 tablespoons splenda to taste,

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2.In a large bowl, combine: flour, 2 cups of spleenda, hazelnuts, shredded coconut, cocoa powder, sea salt, and baking powder.  Add applesauce, melted ghee or butter, coconut extract, and vanilla; and mix well until the dry ingredients are moistened.

3.  Pour ingredients into a 15x10x1 inch baking pan.  Bake at preselection temperature for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, or until desired doneness when a toothpick comes out clear.  Cool bars on a wire rack.  

4. Make the hazelnutcream fosting. Toast the hazelnuts in a skillet; until lightly browned.I Ina blender, blend roasted hazelnuts with all of the remaining ingredients; to make a creamy frosting. Spread the frosting over the cooled bars. 

5. Enjoy!