Raw Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Bars – Low-Calorie Recipe for a Refreshing Summer Dessert!
What better way to beat the summer heat than with a cold, fruity, AND healthy dessert? I must admit, there’s a special place in my heart for cheesecake. However, I’m always faced with two major cons – it’s a dairy and sugar bomb in pretty packaging! Lucky for me (and you) I’ve found my match made in Heaven recipe! Here’s how to make the most delicious low-calorie no-bake raspberry cheesecake bars!
Low-Calorie Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe
The recipe for vegan cheesecake is well-known to anyone who enjoys making and eating this dessert. It’s usually prepared with cashews and coconut cream. These two ingredients really help elevate the taste! However, they are packed with calories. Well, THESE raspberry cheesecake bars are only 120kcal! Get your food processor ready and let’s learn how to make them!
Ingredients:
- 10 sheets of square whole-grain crackers
- 15 ml melted coconut oil
- 15 ml water
- 120 g overnight soaked cashews
- 85 ml maple syrup
- 30 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 280 grams of raspberries
- 12 grams of chia seeds
Instructions:
- Soak the cashews in a bowl of water overnight.
- The day after start by lining a square dish with baking paper.
- Take the food processor and mix together the whole-grain crackers, coconut oil, and water.
- Once they’re well mixed together, press the concoction onto the tray.
- Then freeze.
- Blend in the food processor the drained cashew.
- Slowly add the coconut oil, almond milk, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and maple syrup to the cashew mixture.
- Blend until you get a smooth paste.
- Spread on top of the frozen crackers mix and put it back in the freezer.
- In the meantime, blend the raspberries and the chia seeds in the food processor.
- Pour on top of the frozen cheesecake paste and put it back in the freezer until it gets solid.
Note: Do NOT expose the cheesecake to a temperature higher than 15 degrees for a long period of time!
Read also: Fluffy Vegan Raspberry Muffins – A Healthy Comfort Food Dessert for the Whole Family!