Welcome back and thanks for visiting Amigos! It’s been a while since I shared something with you! February is a crazy month for our family… There are so many birthdays and celebrations this month ~ Yikes!

I’ve been cooking and baking a lot more this month, but it really is rough to stop and just blog! I’ve been spending all my time with my family and the people I love…

I suppose that is what Valentines Day is all about… being with the one or ones you love! Among all the excitement, I did manage to remember to take some pics of these Creamy Pink Beauties I taste tested for my Valentine Crew! 💜❤💜

At its core, these Pink Bars are similar to my Blackberry Cashew Cheesecake, but it has some amazing twists that made my lil toddler say it was Yummy-licious! Yep… you heard me, my 3 yr. old said these are Yummy-licious Mommy! 😊 lol… he’s my funny Valentine!

Very Berry Cream Bars:

• Ingredients for Nutter-Butter Crust:
• 2 teaspoons of Coconut Nectar
• 2-3 Cups Mixed Nuts (Almonds & Cashews/depending on how thick you like your crust).
• Wash & soak mixed nuts for 24 hrs.
• ¾ Cup Medjool Dates (remove pits)
• 1-2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon.

Instructions for Nutter-Butter Crust:

• Briefly process all ingredients until you get a rough, sticky crust mixture.
• Process only 1-2 minutes max
• Line a Square Pan with Parchment Paper.
• Evenly pat down the crust into a square pan.
• Place Crust in freezer while preparing Pink Mix.

Pink Cream Filling:

• 3 cups Almonds & Cashews (soaked 24 hrs)
• ¼ Cup Fresh Lemon Juice (or more)
• 2/3 Cup Coconut Nectar
• ¼ Cup Coconut Manna
• ¾ Cup Room Temp, Raw Coconut Oil
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 10 Organic Strawberries
• 20 Organic Raspberries

Instructions for Very Berry Filling:

• Process together until smooth & creamy.
• It will taste absolutely Yummy & Deeelicious!
• Spread Valentine Mix on Frozen Nutter-Butter Crust.
• Cover pan, then set infreezer.
• Allow to harden a min of 3-5 hours or overnight.

Strawberry & Raspberry Topping:

• ¾ Cup of Organic Strawberries
• ¾ Cup of Organic Raspberries
• ½ Large Organic Banana *Optional
• ½ Tablespoon Coconut Nectar
• 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
• (more lemon if you like it thinner)
• Blend ingredients until just liquified.

Final Touches:

• When Frozen, remove cake by gripping the paper.
• Gently Tug the Parchment Paper & remove it.
• Cut the Pink Valentine by creating Square Bars!
• Place slices of fresh strawberries over each Bar.
• Drizzle the sauce over each slice & enjoy!

These are super Yummy Yummy Baby! Wishing you all a Sweet & Loving Valentine’s Day!

Remember… “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line”. – Lucille Ball! 😊

Sending you everlasting health & wellness! ~ Dr. D