Toffee Nut Bars

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

Make the bottom layer by combining margarine, flour, and brown sugar in a bowl, mixing until the texture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Press firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake the bottom layer for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden and set. Remove from oven and let cool slightly while preparing the topping.

For the top layer, whisk together the whipped smooth tofu, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until well combined and smooth.

Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl, then fold gently into the tofu mixture until just combined.

Fold the shredded coconut and chopped almonds into the tofu mixture until evenly distributed throughout.

Spread the topping mixture evenly over the cooled bottom layer, smoothing the surface with the back of a spatula.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into bars.