Vegan Mocha Cheesecake Bites

• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 4 tbsp Cacao powder, raw
  • 1/2 cup Dates

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Coconut cream

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Maple syrup, pure

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract, pure

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/3 cup Coconut oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 cup Almonds, raw
  • 1 1/2 cups Cashews, raw

• Drinks

  • 1 1/2 tsp Espresso

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw almonds
• 1/2 cup dates , pitted (*see note)
• 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
• A pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water for 4 hours or more
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, liquified
• 1 cup of coconut cream (*see note)
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup (*see note)
• 2-3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder (*see note)
• 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)

Directions

• Place all ingredients into a food processor. Process until if forms a loose dough. Press between your fingers to make sure it sticks together. Add more dates or nuts for the needed consistency.
• Line a muffin pan with standard-size liners. Put about 1 heaping tablespoon of crust at the bottom of each liner. Press firmly down. (*see note) Pop in freezer while you make the filling
• Drain & rinse cashews. Discard soaking water.
• Combine all ingredients (except raw cacao powder & espresso powder) in a blender or food processor. Blend until really creamy and smooth.
• Place 2 1/2 tablespoons of mixture on top of crust (for 10 cheesecake bites) Pop back in freezer for about 20 minutes, to firm up the layer a bit.
• Place the raw cacao powder and espresso powder into the remaining filling. Blend until creamy and smooth. Pour about 2 1/2 tablespoons of filling on top of the vanilla layer. (approximate measurement for 10 cheesecake bites) Freeze for 4-6 hours. Thaw 3-5 minutes before enjoying. Store in airtight container in the freezer.
• Top with some homemade or store-bought whipped cream. Enjoy!

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