2tablespoonscoconut oilroom temperature (28 grams, 1 oz)
1/4cupmaple syrup(80 grams, 2.8 oz)
1/4cupcoconut milk(60 grams, 2.11 oz)
1/4cupalmond butter(40 grams, 1.41 oz)
1teaspoonvanilla extract
3/4cupvegan dark chocolate chips(130 grams, 4.5 oz)
Vegan Chocolate Frosting
1cupmedjool datespitted (about 10 dates, 175 grams, or 6.2 oz)
1/4-1/2cupalmond milkor any other non-dairy milk (60-120 grams, 2.1-4.2 oz)
1/2cupalmond butter(80 grams, 2.8 oz)
1/4cupcacao powder(31 grams, 1 oz)
1/2teaspoonvanilla
Instructions
Crust
Line a 9x9” cake pan with some parchment paper.
Place all ingredients for the crust in a food processor. Blend until combined.
Press the crust on the bottom of the cake pan lined with the parchment paper. Place pan in the freezer as you continue to prepare the rest of the recipe.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Soak your cashews in water for 10-12 hours, or for a couple hours in some hot water. The longer you soak your cashews, the creamier your bars will be.
Drain cashews once they are done soaking.
Place all ingredients but chocolate chips in the bowl of a food processor.
Process for about 3 minutes, until creamy. Fold chocolate chips in.
Pour filling over chilled crust.
Smooth top with an offset spatula.
Place it in the freezer.
Vegan Chocolate Frosting
Place dates and 1/4 cup of almond milk, or non-dairy milk of choice, in the food processor. Blend until very well combined. Add almond butter, cacao powder, and vanilla.
Keep blending for about 2-3 minutes until very smooth. If frosting seems too stiff, add the remaining 1/4 cup of milk, slowly, until you achieve the desired consistency.
Spread frosting over Cookie Dough Filling. Use an offset spatula to smooth the top.
Place it in the freezer for a few hours until set.
Slice into bars.
Storage
Store in the freezer for up to 1 month, if it’s in a well sealed container.
I also like to keep a couple in the fridge for easy snacking.
It’s a good idea to take them out of the freezer about 10 minutes before you plan on eating them, to take the chill off a bit.