Blueberry Cashew Bars
Blueberry Cashew Bars are a no-bake, wholesome treat featuring a chewy almond-oatmeal base and a creamy blueberry cashew topping. Perfect for a healthy dessert or snack, these vibrant bars are gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and packed with flavor.
Blueberry Cashew Bars are a delightful treat that combines wholesome ingredients with irresistible flavors. The base is a chewy blend of almonds, oatmeal, cocoa, and sweet dates, providing the perfect contrast to the creamy, vibrant blueberry topping. Made with soaked cashews, fresh blueberries, honey, and a hint of coconut oil, the topping is smooth, velvety, and naturally sweet. Enhanced with agar-agar for a perfect set, these bars are not only visually stunning with their rich purple hue but also packed with nutrients. Ideal for any occasion, Blueberry Cashew Bars are a delicious, no-bake treat that’s as healthy as it is indulgent!
Ingredients
- 70 g (1/2 cup) cashews
- 180 g (6.35 oz) dates
- 75 g (1/2 cup) almonds
- 60 g (1/2 cup) oatmeal
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 125 g (1 cup) blueberries
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) milk (any variety)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp agar-agar
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) water
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrate: 27g
- Sugar: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Directions
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Simmer 70 g (1/2 cup) cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes.
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Simmer 180 g (6.35 oz) dates in boiling water for 15 minutes.
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In a blender, combine 75 g (1/2 cup) almonds, 60 g (1/2 cup) oatmeal, and 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder. Blend until finely ground.
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Add the soaked dates to the blender and blend until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly into a rectangular container.
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In a tall glass or blender, combine: 125 g (1 cup) blueberries, 80 ml (1/3 cup) milk of your choice, 2 tbsp honey, 70 g soaked cashews. Add 2 tbsp coconut oil and blend until smooth.
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In a saucepan, mix 1 tsp agar-agar with 80 ml (1/3 cup) water. Heat until fully dissolved. Combine this agar mixture with the blended blueberry mixture.
