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! ๐โค๐
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! ๐ 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.
- ยพ 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.
- 3 cups Almonds & Cashews (soaked 24 hrs)
- ยผ Cup Fresh Lemon Juice (or more)
- 2/3 Cup Coconut Nectar
- ยผ Cup Coconut Manna
- ยพ 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:
- ยพ Cup of Organic Strawberries
- ยพ Cup of Organic Raspberries
- ยฝ Large Organic Banana *Optional
- ยฝ 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! ๐
Sending you everlasting health & wellness! ~ Dr. D
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