Transcendent Raspberry Cream Bars [Raw + Vegan]

Take your senses to their maximum with layers of divine flavors for a must have experience.  Transcendent Raspberry Cream Bars have a base made of amaranth that is mixed with dates, agave, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt for a grounding, earthy, sweet yet salty base.  Topped with homemade raspberry chia jam, sweet cashew frosting and fresh raspberries it creates an exceptionally beautiful dessert and protein bar in one! These are sweet, creamy, delicious, fantastic, light and layered with flavors bursting in each bite you take. Enjoy these positively delightful dessert bars! 

Servings: 6 Bars

Amaranth Base

• 1 1/2 Cups Puffed Amaranth
• 1 Cup Medjool Dates - Pitted
• 3 Tbsp Agave
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• Pinch of Sea Salt

Raspberry Jam

• 1 Cup Raspberries
• 1 Tbsp. Chia Seeds
• Opt: 1/2 Tbsp Agave
• Opt: Dash of Apple Cider Vinegar

Combine the ingredients together in a food processor, taste, adjust as needed. Create the night before so the chia seeds thicken the jam. 

Sweet Cashew Frosting:

• 1/2 Cup Cashews (Soaked 4 + hrs, drained and rinsed)
• 2 Tbsp. Agave
• 1/4 Cup Cashew Milk (Coconut or creamy dairy-free milk)
• Pinch Sea Salt

Top With:

• 18 Fresh Raspberries

Loving Preparation:

• Combine the amaranth base ingredients together in a food processor. Pulse, press down, and process until combined and sticks together when pressed.
• Spread 1/2 Cup raspberry jam on top. 
• Combine the sweet cashew frosting ingredients in a food processor. Pour on top of the jam, lightly spread. 
• Top with fresh raspberries, three in a row for maximum raspberries per slice. 
• Refrigerate overnight, covered. Cut into 6 bars and serve! 

Notes:

• Use your favorite berry or jam. 

Happy Holidays!

Love,
Christa