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Vegan Lemon Cheesecake bars

Posted by Unknown , Labels: , , , , , Wednesday, January 8, 2014 4:30 AM

Raw Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Yield: makes 16 (2-inch x 2-inch) squares
Raw Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
    For the crust:
  • 1 cup raw pecans
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 3 large medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon ginger root powder
  • pinch of salt
    • For the lemon cheesecake layer:
  • 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked
  • 1/4 cup dairy-free milk (I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk.)
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons coconut butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoons raw honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • zest from one lemon
  • pinch of salt
Instructions
    Make the crust:
  1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Put the pecans and walnuts in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse several times to break up the nuts. Add the medjool dates, coconut oil, ground ginger root, and pinch of salt. Process until the mixture begins to come together as a dough.
  3. Press the nut mixture evenly into the bottom of the lined pan. Set aside.
    4. Make the filling:
  4. Put the cashews, dairy-free milk, lemon juice, coconut butter, coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and pinch of salt into a high-powered blender. Start on low, gradually increase to high and process until completely smooth.
  5. Scrape the mixture on top of the crust and smooth the top. Cover and place in the freezer for 4 - 6 hours, or overnight.
  6. Let sit at room temperature for 15 - 20 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
Don't let this dessert sit at room temperature for too long or it will get very soft. It's best when served chilled.

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Honey date balls

Posted by Unknown , Labels: , , , , Monday, January 6, 2014 3:21 AM

Of all the recipes I know these remind me the most of Cape Town! Yes they are not a traditional South African dish, but many of us have adopted it as such. It reminds me of days spent on the beach or walking down town in Green Market square. Visiting the Sunflower health food cafe just off the square. Living happily off salads, lentil stew, and steamed fish. It may not be everyones South Africa, but it was my South Africa so it deserves a spot on the blog. I made this many many times over the years, and they always flew off the serving dish.


These are a great way to naturally satisfy your sweet tooth. They are 100% natural, and unprocessed in any way. Plus they are very sweet so you do not need too much to be completely satisfied.

  • 1 cup chopped Medjool dates
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup dessicated coconut
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup sesame seeds
  • Pinch of salt
Mix dates, and walnuts together by hand or food processor until mixture is sticky. 
Add coconut, honey, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the sesame seeds.
Mix until it forms a thick paste.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of the mixture, and roll into balls using your hands.
Roll balls in leftover sesame seeds till covered.
Chill balls for 30 minutes before serving.


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