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Blueberry Cashew Bars

July 11, 2014 by Lindsay 55 Comments

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These Blueberry Cashew Bars are a simple, frozen summer treat that are packed with healthy fats and antioxidants!

Hi Friends!

I have a confession. I made these Blueberry Cashew Bars a few weeks ago, photographed them and then stuck them in the freezer and promptly forgot about them! Whoops! The good news is, I was cleaning out the freezer the other day and I found them…then- lightbulb!- realized I never shared them on the blog. So here we are.

blueberry cashew bars

Then, I almost couldn’t share them today because I upgraded my computer software yesterday (scariest thing ever) and I had to work out some kinks with iphoto (all the while patiently not freaking out!).

But, I got all that taken care of and I’m here to share this little frozen treat with you today!

I came up with these while looking for a way to use a random bag of cashews I bought a couple of months ago. I like cashews but don’t typically eat them just by themselves. I also had some extra wild blueberries after making these Wild Blueberry Ice Cream Sandwiches, so I did some googling and came across these and decided to try my own spin.

This was my first time soaking cashews to make any sort of filling, although I know it’s quite common. I’ll definitely be doing it again, though, because it worked quite well!  Hubby thought I was crazy, but I persevered!

Here’s how you make them:

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Blueberry Cashew Bars

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A fun, frozen treat for summer!

  • Author: Author: Lindsay L
  • Yield: 9 1x

Ingredients

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  • 11/2 cups raw cashews
  • 1/3 cup nut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 Tablespoons honey (depending on sweetness preference)
  • 1/4 cup milk (cow, almond, soy, etc)
  • 2 cups raw almonds
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 cups frozen wild blueberries
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 Tablespons chia seeds

Instructions

  1. Place cashews in a bowl, cover with water and soak at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Drain water from cashews and place in a high powered blender or food processor with nut butter, vanilla, honey and milk.
  3. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  4. Place the almonds and dates in the food processor or blender and process until well combined.
  5. Press the date mixture into the bottom of a 9×9 pan.
  6. Top with cashew mixture and spread to make an even layer.
  7. Place in the freezer for 30 min.
  8. Meanwhile, combine blueberries, honey and chia seeds in a small saucepan.
  9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, using a fork or spatula to smash blueberries.
  10. Let mixture cool.
  11. Remove bars from freezer, spread blueberry layer on top and refreeze until solid.
  12. To serve, remove from freezer and let sit 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares.
  13. Store in the freezer.

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I think you could use regular blueberries to make these, you just might have to do a bit more smashing of the chia jam mixture for the top layer. Other fruits like blackberries, strawberries and raspberries would work well too!

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This is kind of a taste as you go along recipe. For the cashew layer, start with 1 tablespoon of honey and taste after blending. If it’s not sweet enough for you, add a little more! I used peanut butter because I love the taste of blueberries and pb together. If you want a more subtle peanut butter flavor, decrease to 1/4 cup instead of 1/3.

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Happy weekend!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Comments

  1. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says

    July 11, 2014 at 12:51 AM

    These look so delicious! I’ve yet to use raw cashews before, but I’m always tantalized by how creamy they look when they’re blended!

    Reply
  2. Athletic avocado says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:29 AM

    these look great! i need to make them!!!

    Reply
  3. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:42 AM

    Wow these look unbelievable

    Reply
  4. Cat says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:15 AM

    Amazing! I can’t see mine looking quite as pretty – but I’m thinking they’ll taste pretty good anyway 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 18, 2014 at 10:21 AM

      you never know. these were surprisingly easy to make look pretty!

      Reply
  5. Jobs says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:07 AM

    I am glad you found them and shared them with us, i must say the pictures look beautiful.

    Reply
  6. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:21 AM

    Linds…this looks delicious. I wonder what other gems you’ll find your fridge/freezer/cat food drawer now.

    Reply
  7. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:53 AM

    Love this! Cashews are my favorite but and I eat em like candy 😛 And I have been loving the summer blueberries like crazy too!

    Reply
  8. misszippy says

    July 11, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    These sound fantastic! And I have some cashews in need of use. Perfect for blueberry season, too!

    Reply
  9. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    July 11, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    Woah–this look fabulous. Love every part!

    Reply
  10. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    July 11, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    That cashew mixture makes it for me. This would be perfect poolside…

    Reply
  11. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    These look amazing!

    Reply
  12. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    I just need to buy some more cashews. I love using cashews like this. They are amazingly versatile. Thanks for sharing this one!

    Reply
  13. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:27 AM

    These sounds amazing!!! I love that they can be made vegan too!!!

    Reply
  14. Emily @ Zen & Spice says

    July 11, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    I keep seeing recipes with soaked cashews! It’s about time I try them myself!

    Reply
  15. Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie says

    July 11, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    These look delicious!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  16. Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says

    July 11, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    I went to a raw cooking class a couple years ago and it is amazing the different sauces, etc that you can make with nuts. These sound delicious. I’m just amazed that you could make them and forget about them!

    Reply
  17. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

    July 11, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    I love the beautiful layers in this dessert. I’ve only started to soak cashews for desserts, and I’m loving it!

    Reply
  18. Lauren @ Focused To Be Fit says

    July 11, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    These sound incredible!!

    Reply
  19. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    July 11, 2014 at 12:11 PM

    They look fantastic, Lindsay- glad you rediscovered them. 🙂 Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  20. Kim @ FITsique says

    July 11, 2014 at 12:25 PM

    Yum! I have been on a major blueberry kick lately so these look extra good today!

    Reply
  21. Tamara says

    July 11, 2014 at 2:10 PM

    It’s nearly blackberry season around here. You know what I’ll be subbing for the blueberries! 😉

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 18, 2014 at 10:20 AM

      yum! that will be delicious!

      Reply
  22. Ashley says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Oooo I can get down with these. I just wish my freezer wasn’t on the fritz! (seriously, HUGE deal for me if I can’t have my frozen bananas for smoothies)

    Reply
  23. Nicole says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    Yum!
    A local market sells 10lb boxes of MI blueberries…I’m overdue to buy a box.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 18, 2014 at 10:20 AM

      yes! i do the same at my market. can’t wait!

      Reply
  24. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    These look yummy! I’ve never soaked cashews either but I’ve got a random bag too, I’ll have to give it a whirl.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 18, 2014 at 10:20 AM

      it’s kinda fun! and pretty crazy how many things you can use it for

      Reply
  25. gretchen | kumquat says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    ooo… these look delicious! i haven’t used cashews much for “cremes”, but this looks like a great place to start.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 18, 2014 at 10:19 AM

      i’m sure you could come up with some brilliant gf cashew desserts 🙂 i’ll be waiting for them to arrive on my doorstep 😉

      Reply
  26. Bre & Ree says

    July 11, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    I have a bag of dates that I need to use up, so these would be great for that! They look fantastic! And I did the whole software update a couple months ago, and nearly had a heart attack waiting for the iPhoto kinks to work out. So stressful! Hope all has worked out!
    ~Bre

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    • Lindsay says

      July 18, 2014 at 10:19 AM

      right?! so stressful!

      Reply
  27. Jody - Fit at 56 says

    July 11, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

    Reply
  28. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    July 11, 2014 at 7:57 PM

    Oh I need to make these!

    Reply
  29. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    Drool!

    Reply
  30. Leigha @ The Yooper Girl says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    These look amazing, Linds!! I looove blueberry + peanut butter. I haven’t tried soaking cashews yet either! I’ve heard it’s wonderful!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 18, 2014 at 10:18 AM

      it’s definitely worth a try! so versatile too!

      Reply
  31. Regan @ Healthy Aperture says

    July 12, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    Awesome that you gave cashews a little love… they’re sadly underused in the dessert world 🙁 Looks yummy!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 18, 2014 at 10:18 AM

      agreed. but i’m loving them. need to buy more so i can create something else!

      Reply
  32. Courtney says

    July 12, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    OMG these look insanely amazing! I hope to try these out soon! All my love xo C

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    • Lindsay says

      July 18, 2014 at 10:18 AM

      let me know what you think!

      Reply
  33. Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says

    July 12, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Wow, these sound really interesting for a healthier treat!

    Reply
  34. Sarah Grace says

    July 12, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    What I would give to have one of these RIGHT NOW. It’s blueberry season and I am loving them (and eating them) way too much! 🙂

    xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.

    Reply
  35. Dan says

    July 12, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    Just LOVE frozen bars … bet it was the tastiest surprise you’ve had in a while!

    Reply
  36. Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen says

    July 12, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    forget about a treat like that? That would never happen in my house! haha

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 18, 2014 at 10:18 AM

      haha the sneaky top drawer of the freezer gets me every time!

      Reply
  37. Sarah Jane @ TheFitCookie says

    July 12, 2014 at 8:59 PM

    Ooh, those looks so good!! And I can have all of the ingredients, too, no small feat!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 18, 2014 at 10:17 AM

      glad to hear it! enjoy!

      Reply
  38. Cassie says

    July 13, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    These look amazing!! Pinning to make later today or this week… once I stock up on cashews!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      July 18, 2014 at 10:17 AM

      woohoo! enjoy!

      Reply
  39. Nicole @ Pumps & Iron says

    July 14, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    These look delicious! Can’t wait to try them–I’m on a huge cashew kick lately 🙂

    Reply
  40. kati says

    August 5, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    hi lindsay! i made these bars over the weekend and my boyfriend and i loved them. i also loved that they turned out as pretty as yours! do you have any idea on the nutritional facts for the recipe or per bar? or a site that would help me figure this out? i tried to input it into dailyplate.com but don’t think it was very accurate. thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 5, 2014 at 12:25 PM

      Glad you liked them! You could try going to my fitness pal and using their recipe calculator. I think they’ve updated it now so you can just put in the url for the recipe and it can pull most of the ingredients!

      Reply
  41. Kimberly Oswalt says

    June 1, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    These are amazing! Such a delicious and healthy sweet treat! I have eaten these frozen, refrigerated, or slightly warm- all good! I love that these are dairy free and gluten free! This is a keeper for sure! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      June 1, 2015 at 11:13 AM

      yay! so glad you like them!

      Reply

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