Blueberry Cashew Bars
A fun, frozen treat for summer!
- 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
- Place cashews in a bowl, cover with water and soak at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drain water from cashews and place in a high powered blender or food processor with nut butter, vanilla, honey and milk.
- Blend until smooth and set aside.
- Place the almonds and dates in the food processor or blender and process until well combined.
- Press the date mixture into the bottom of a 9×9 pan.
- Top with cashew mixture and spread to make an even layer.
- Place in the freezer for 30 min.
- Meanwhile, combine blueberries, honey and chia seeds in a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes, using a fork or spatula to smash blueberries.
- Let mixture cool.
- Remove bars from freezer, spread blueberry layer on top and refreeze until solid.
- To serve, remove from freezer and let sit 10-15 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Store in the freezer.
Find it online: https://www.theleangreenbean.com/blueberry-cashew-bars/
