Vegan Mom Yas

I made 2 versions of these bars (a raw and baked batch) and they were both so amazing. The addition of lemon to the filling reminds me of strawberry lemonade and nothing says lemonade more than summer! Enjoy these treats throughout the year, especially on a picnic during summer break! Yield: 8 bars You will need: Crust: -3/4 cup oat flour/rolled oats -1 cup date paste -2 cups shredded coconut Filling: -2 cups fresh/frozen strawberries (any fruit will work) -1 tablespoon lemon juice -1 tablespoon date sugar/date paste (any sweetener) Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (if baking these bars) 2. Mix the ingredients together for the base until combined and press 2/3 of the mix into the bottom of a lined pan 3. Blend the ingredients for the filling together and spread over the crust 4. Put the remaining crust ingredients on top as a crumble or press it in as you like 5. If eating raw, place in the freezer for a couple hours to set to help with the cutting 6.

Anything that is peanut butter and jam has my name written all over it! I created these simple bars with a fresh added touch of pureed strawberries, but you could easily use jam instead. Sprinkle peanuts or macadamia nuts over top for an added crunch! Yield: 1 serving You will need: Base: -1 cup oat flour -1/2 cup peanut butter -1/2 cup dates -2 tablespoons almond milk Toppings: -1/2 cup berry jam -Sprinkle of chopped nuts (optional) Directions: 1. Using a food processor, blend all the ingredients together for the base until combined and press into a lined pan 2. Spread the jam and nuts over top of the base and place in the fridge to firm up until ready to serve

The colors in this salad remind me of Hawaii... all the oranges match the beautiful sunset we saw when we were sitting on the beach. I love creating a dish that reminds me of a happy place because it keeps me looking forward to making it again. Do any dishes you make remind you of places you've been? Yield: 1 large bowl You will need: Salad: -1 chopped up papaya -1-2 cups chopped and pitted cherries -1-2 cups chopped up oranges Dressing: -1/2-1 cup papaya -1 banana - A dash of cinnamon (optional) -1/2 cup almond milk Directions: 1. Mix all the salad ingredients and set aside 2. Blend all the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad 3. Enjoy right away or place in fridge to have the flavors sink in

This pudding is such a treat that you'll find yourself making your way to the blender to make another batch! It works as a pudding but also is a perfect combination with fruits as a dip or even as a frosting. To all the chocolate lovers out there... this is for you! Yield: 1 serving You will need: -2 ripe avocados -2 ripe bananas -1/4 cup raw carob/cocoa powder -1/4 cup date paste (any sweetener) -1/4 cup milk of choice (modify amount accordingly to desired thickness of the pudding) -2-3 tablespoons peanut butter (optional) Direction: Blend all the ingredients together until creamy and enjoy!