Goji Bliss Bars

Have you ever tried the Cranberry Bliss Bar at Starbucks? It's definitely a treat that many look forward to during the holiday season. I used to always get them and enjoy them with a hot latte. I was determined yet again to make a raw version of this popular dessert... The verdict? OMG is all I have to say. May tastebuds are doing cartwheels!
Yield: 6 large triangles
You will need:
Bar Base:
-1 cup gluten-free oats
-1 cup dried figs
-12 pitted medjool dates
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla paste
-1 teaspoon orange/lemon zest (optional)
"Cream Cheese Icing"
-1 cup raw cashews/walnuts (soaking for at least 4-6 hours)
-Juice of 1 lemon
-1/2 cup date paste
-1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
Toppings: goji berries & orange/lemon zest
Directions:
1. Blend the oats into a crumbly flour in the food processor
2. Add the rest of the base ingredients and mix until a ball of dough forms in the food processor
3. Press the dough down into a lined pan and place in the fridge to firm up or place in the dehydrator for a few hours to dry up a bit like a cake
4. Blend the ingredients for the frosting together in a high speed blender until it is nice a creamy
5. Once you are ready to frost the base, make sure to have a handful of goji berries and orange zest/lemon zest to sprinkle over the frosting
6. Once frosted and sprinkled, eat right away or place the bliss bars into the fridge for a couple hours and then enjoy! 

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