Welcome back and thanks for visiting Amigos! It’s been a while since I shared something with you! February is a crazy month for the Purcell Family… My mom’s birthday, my older son’s birthday, my husband’s birthday, our Anniversary and Valentines Day ~ Yikes! 😆

I’ve been cooking and baking a lot more this month, but low and behold, no blogging! 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! Amongst 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 Valentine 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… my funny Valentine!

Pink Valentine Cream Bars: 

• Ingredients for Nutter-Butter Crust:
• 2 teaspoons of Coconut Nectar (optional)
• 2 cups Mixed Nuts (Almonds & Cashews)
• Preferable to wash & soak nuts for 24 hrs.
• ¾ Cup Medjool Dates (remove pits)
• 1 teaspoon of fresh squeezed lemon juice.

Instructions for Nutter-Butter Crust:

• Briefly process all ingredients together just until you get a rough, sticky crust mixture.
• Don’t process for too long. (about 1 minute 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 Valentine Cream Filling:

• 3 cups Almonds & Cashews (soaked 24 hours)
• ¼ Cup of Fresh Lemon Juice (more if needed)
• 2/3 Cup Coconut Nectar
• ¼ Cup Coconut Manna
• ¾ Cup Room Temp, Raw Coconut Oil
• 1 teaspoon of Sea Salt
• 8 Organic Strawberries
• 17 Organic Raspberries

Instructions for Valentine Filling:

• Process together until smooth & creamy.
• It will taste absolutely Yummy & Deeelicious!
• Spread Valentine Mix on Frozen Nutter-Butter Crust.
• Cover the pan, then set it in the freezer.
• 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 of Fresh Lemon Juice
• (use more lemon if you want it thinner)
• Blend ingredients together until just liquified.

Final Touches ~Pink Valentine Cream Bars:

• When Frozen, remove cake by gripping 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. Dee