Best Yerba Mate Mint No Bake Squares

Organic Benefits:

• Packed with healthy fats 

What You’ll Need For The Base:

• 1 1/2 cups nuts (walnuts, pecans or almonds)
• 1 cup pitted dates (soak in warm water for 10 minutes to soften if needed)
• 3/4 cup cacao powder
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 2 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• Pinch of sea salt

What You’ll Need For The Filling:

• 2 cups raw cashews (soaked overnight in cold water or in warm water for 30mins - 1 hour)
• 1/4 cup Yerba Mate Mint Latte
• 1 can coconut milk (400 ml)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 3 tbsp. coconut oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• Pinch of sea salt

Dairy Free - Gluten Free - Vegan - Refined Sugar Free 

• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes

Preparation:

1. Preparing the cashews: Soak overnight in cool water or for 30 minutes-1 hour in warm water before making. Be sure to rinse well before mixing
   with other ingredients.
2. Line a 9-inch x 9-inch pan with parchment paper.
   
3. Using a food processor, mix together all of the ingredients for the base until a loose crumble forms. Transfer the base to the pan and pat down. 
4. In a blender, mix together all of the filling ingredients until smooth. Pour overtop of the crust.
   
5. Cover and transfer to the freezer to set for minimum 6 hours or
   overnight. Let thaw for 1 hour before serving.
   
6. Top with chocolate chips or your favourite toppings