This refreshing dessert has an sweet, crunchy crust made of raw almonds, pecans and dates, topped with a light and smooth cream layer and lots of fresh blueberries. (Vegan, Gluten-free, Paleo)
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Blueberry Coconut Cream Pie Bars
Ingredients
Crust:
- ½ cup raw almonds
- ½ cup raw pecans
- ½ cup medjool dates, about 6 large dates
Topping:
- 1 can full fat coconut milk
- 1 ¼ teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin, or agar agar
- 2 tablespoons unrefined coconut sugar
- pinch fine himalayan salt
- ⅓ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
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Instructions
Crust:
- Chop the almonds and pecans separately in a food processor and place them in a large bowl.
- Remove pits from dates and process them in the food processor until a creamy paste forms.
- Mix the date paste and chopped nuts with your hands until fully combined.
- Line the bottom and sides of a 8x6-inch dish with parchment paper and press the crust evenly across the bottom of the pan.
Topping:
- Add the coconut milk and gelatin to a medium sauce pan and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Add the coconut sugar and salt and mix until sugar dissolves.
- Mix in the shredded coconut and vanilla, and pour on top of the crust.
- Refrigerate until the coconut cream is firm, then cut into squares and top it with fresh blueberries.
Notes
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container.
Nutrition per serving
Calories: 171.7kcalProtein: 3gFat: 14.4gSaturated Fat: 8gSugar: 6.7gFiber: 2.1gCarbohydrates: 10.7gNet Carbs: 8.6g
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