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Breakfast, Desserts, RECIPES

PECAN, OAT & SALTED CARAMEL SQUARES

Cristina Carlos-Supino

*Makes 9 squares or more if you cut them into smaller bites

*No baking required & Gluten Free, make sure the oats you buy are gluten free

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1/2 cup oat flour
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 20 dates, pitted
  • 1/4 cup water

Salted Caramel

  • 20 dates, pitted
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Topping

  • 1 cup crushed pecans

Instructions

Line a 8×8 square pan with parchment paper.

Prepare the crust:

1. Combine rolled oats, pecans, oat flour and cinnamon in a food processor. Process ingredients until a crumbled, flour-like mixture is formed. Add dates and water. Process again until a sticky, crumbled mixture is formed.

2. Transfer mixture to the pan and press it across the base in an even layer.

Prepare the salted caramel: 

  1. Combine dates, water, vanilla, and salt in a blender. Process until ultra smooth.

2. Spread the caramel over the crust in an even layer.

3. Toss crushed pecans on top and gently press them into the caramel.

Chill in the pan, in the freezer, for 30 minutes

  • Store the pecan squares in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator

Breakfast, Desserts, RECIPES

No Bake Blueberry Tartelettes *No sugar, GF, Vegan, Kosher

Cristina Carlos-Supino

*Makes 4 portions

You will need 4 tartelette molds with removable bottoms

INGREDIENTS

crust

  • 1 cup of oats
  • 15 pitted dates
  • 3 tablespoons of water

filling

  • 6 pitted dates
  • 3/4 cup almond butter
  • 3/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tbsp of freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pur vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup thawed frozen blueberries

some fresh blueberries for topping if you wish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a food processor, combine the crust ingredients until it starts to clump together, if you need to add a bit more water for it to clump go ahead
  2. Press into the bottom of your molds
  3. Let chill in the refrigerator
  4. Combine the filling ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy
  5. Pour on top of the crusts
  6. Leave in the fridge overnight

top with some berries, I also added some dragon fruit powder for a pop of pink !

Enjoy !!!

Cristina for Peas & Peace

Desserts, RECIPES

No Bake Strawberry Shortcake

Cristina Carlos-Supino

Being not baked, you have the full flavour of the strawberries !!! Healthy dessert and gluten free !

*Makes 16 squares

Ingredients

Crust

  • ¾ cup of raw cashews (not soaked)
  • ¼ cup of almond flour
  • 4 pitted dates
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 2 cups of raw cashew (soaked overnight)
  • ½ cup of canned coconut milk
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled,
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups small strawberries, halved

Neutral oil to grease an 8 x 8 pan

Instructions

Line an 8×8” pan with parchment paper and grease well with neutral oil. Set aside.

For the crust, add the cashews, almond flour, pitted dates, coconut oil and salt to a food processor and mix until it comes together. Press the dough evenly along the bottom of the prepared pan.

In a high-powered blender, combine all of the filling ingredients except for the strawberries and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Pour the filling into the prepared pan over the crust. Smooth out the top and tap the pan hard against the counter to even the filling. Press the strawberry halves into the filling.

Place in the freezer to firm up for 3 hours before cutting. Thaw at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the freezer.

Cristina for Peas & Peace

Desserts, RECIPES

Almond Cookies

Cristina Carlos-Supino
  • Makes 6 cookies

Scoop with an ice cream scooper 6 equal portions, roll into a ball and drop onto the baking sheet. Press down the top of the balls with your hand or the flat bottom of a glass to flatten and shape your cookies. Gently press slivered almonds on top of each cooki

NGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup almond meal or flour
  • 1 cup white rice flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • Slivered almonds for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking tray with a silicone mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond meal, rice flour, baking powder and salt.
  3. Add maple syrup and melted coconut oil and stir to combine well.
  4. Scoop out with an ice cream scooper 6 even portions of dough, roll each into a ball and drop onto the baking sheet. Press down the top of the balls with your hand or the flat bottom of a glass to flatten and shape your cookies. Place and gently press slivered almonds on top of each cookie.
  5. Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown and the tops appear dry.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely before serving.

Enjoy !

Cristina for Peas & Peace