Friday, May 28, 2010

GF/DF Cheesecake Bites

Raw Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Cheesecake Bites!

These are SO good, and super simple to make! They are a wonderful item to bring to potlucks, although they do need to be kept fairly cool, or refrigerated until just before serving. Pictures to come!

1 1/2 cups raw cashews
6 Tbsp melted coconut oil
1 Tbsp lime juice
1/4 c raw honey
1 Tbsp vanilla
*optional* 1 tsp+ ground cinnamon
extra ground cashews, almonds, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, or whatever type of nuts you like!

Place cashews in a jar or a bowl, cover with cold filtered water, and soak for 4 hours. Drain, rinse, and place into the bowl of a food processor. Add coconut oil, lime juice, honey, and vanilla. Puree until smooth. Transfer into a bowl, freeze for about 1/2 hour, just until mixture starts to harden.
Add extra ground nuts to a shallow dish. Add cinnamon, if desired. Remove cheesecake mixture from freezer, and scoop a small spoonful into your hand. Roll it into a ball, then roll in ground nuts, and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Continue with the remaining mixture. Freeze cheesecake balls for 1-2 hours, until solid, then enjoy!

1 comment:

  1. I was just craving these from when you brought them to a birth chat over a year ago. Thank you for posting them on your site!

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