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Raw Berry Cashew Dessert Bars Recipe

Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time4 hours 30 minutes
Course: dessert, the Fourth of July
Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan / Plantbased
Servings: 12 Bars

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 + 1/2 cups raw sunflower seeds
  • 3/4 cup medjool dates

For the White Filling

  • 1 to 2 bananas extra-ripe*
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1 tbsp Agave
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Red Filling

  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1 tsbp Agave
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

For the Blue Filling

  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1 tbsp Agave
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

For the Crust

  • Let dates soak until soft in hot water
  • Process soaked dates and sunflower seeds together in a food processor until crumbly crust forms (Don't over process)
  • In a lined 8x8 baking dish, evenly press the crust into the pan

For the Fillings

  • In a food processor add in the ingredients for the white filling
  • Process the ingredients until a smooth consistency is formed (this might take a few minutes
  • Once the white filling is creamy and smooth, spread it evenly on top of the crust and freeze until partially solid
  • Once the white filling is partially (or even better, completely solid), add the ingredients for the red filling into your food processor
  • Process the red filling ingredients until smooth and creamy
  • Evenly spread the red filling on top of the white filling and freeze until partially solid
  • Once the red filling is partially (or even better, completely solid), add the ingredients for the blue filling into your food processor
  • Process the blue filling ingredients until smooth and creamy
  • Evenly spread the blue filling on top of the red filling and freeze until firm
  • Store in the freezer in an air tight freezer safe container. Before serving, let thaw for a few minutes.

Notes

*Don't be like me and use an underripe banana on your first try! Make sure that banana is R-I-P-E!