I don’t tend to have many bad days. I’m just not that kind of person. I eat really good food, I workout regularly, I have a great boyfriend and an adorable puppy, I live in a beautiful state, and I spend my days talking to really cool people on the internet through my website. But somedays just aren’t fun. I started my day off trying to solve more tech issues, to no avail, so I decided it would be a good time to get out of the house and do a little shopping. Shopping solves everything. Jackson (my puppy) was kind enough to give me some cash for my birthday so I decided shopping would do the trick. It didn’t. The Colorado wind about tore my hair from the roots, which I need to dye, and I only found 2 shirts. One of which I had to take to my alterations guy, but it was 60% off so it was totally worth it. I was hoping to find jean shorts, which I would buy 10 sizes too big so they would fit my thighs and then I would just alter, but found nothing. So shopping pretty much failed. Especially since it ruined my hair. Then I came home to play with Jackson and he took a big ole’ dump in the guest bedroom to thank me, which he hasn’t done in WEEKS (we’ve only had him for 1 month) so I cleaned that up and pouted more about how my day wasn’t getting any better. Especially since my apartment then smelled like a big ole’ dump.
I did have an awesome nap though. Like probably the best one ever.
Then woke up with a pinched nerve in my tail bone. Fantastic. JUST FANTASTIC.
Today is a new day, though. And my boyfriend is taking Jackson to work today, so if he decides to take a big ole dump, it won’t be in my room!! Happy dance!
I think I’m even more in love with Emma Stone than I was before after seeing her on The Tonight Show. Go to 5:45 to see how wonderful she is. Plus, that song is one of the greatest club songs ever.
Are allergies about killing anyone else? It’s probably because I have a dog now and I’m kind of allergic to dogs and cats, but I’m rather uncomfortable right now. My eyes are swollen, my nose is itchy, and there is dog hair everywhere. I would go to the doctor to get intense allergy medication, but nope, I still haven’t figured out my health care yet. I’m trying to find a broker at the moment who can just tell me what kind to get. I’m into brokers. I had a broker who found my car. Ok, that was pretty much the only broker I’ve ever used, but it was a great experience. So I’m into them.
Now it’s time to shove cheesecake bars in my face. That makes everything better, right? Correct.
Raw Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1/3 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup coconut butter (also known as coconut cream concentrate and creamed coconut)
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
For the cheesecake layer
- 1.5 cups roasted, unsalted cashews (soaked in water for 8+ hours)
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup raw honey
- 2–3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2–4 tablespoon canned coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 – 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place cashews in a jar, cover with water and let soak for 7+ hours until completely soft. Then drain before using.
- Start with the crust – place almonds in a food processor and pulse until almonds become a chunky flour. Then add coconut butter, coconut sugar, vanilla and salt and puree until combined
- Line a bread pan (5×9 or smaller) with parchment paper and add crust mixture. To press down the crust in the pan, I found the best way was to fold over the excess pieces of parchment paper and press down with hands. It smoothes out that way and keeps your hands from sticking to it. Press down evenly throughout pan.
- Wipe food processor bowl out with a paper towel.
- Add cashews to the food processor and blend until you begin to get a clumpy mess.
- Then add melted coconut oil, honey, lemon juice, vanilla extract and honey and puree until well combined.
- And lastly, add coconut milk, 1 tablespoon at a time to break down the cashews completely. I used about 3 tablespoons for mine until the cashews became this soupy paste.
- Lastly, remove blade and add chocolate chips and fold into cheesecake layer.
- Pour cheesecake layer on top of crust layer, smooth out, then sprinkle with a few more chocolate chips.
- Place in freezer for 30 minutes until the cheesecake has set. Use sides of parchment paper to remove the cheesecake from the pan then use a sharp knife to cut the cheesecake into bars.
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More Bar Ideas For Ya:
Chocolate “Peanut Butter” Cookie Bars
No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cream Bars
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I gasped when I saw these bars. They look amaaaazing.
And I was just telling my boyfriend last night about the Emma Stone lip syncing. So good!!
Holy Toledo my day just got so much better!!!!! These bars look Amazing :)!
Have you tried American Eagle High Waisted (not really high…only for tweens lol) shorties? Those are my favorite jorts that work on my crossfit legs.
i’ll check them out!
I agree…AE has the only jeans that fit my crossfit body 🙂
Sooo yum 🙂
Its so sad that I’m allergic to nuts and seeds!! 🙁 I’ve figured out how to replace nuts with gf oats, but how do I replace cashew cream????
The wind here in Texas was A W F U L, too. And we had an 8 hour long dust storm to boot. I soooo feel your pain. But cheesecake bars make it better 🙂
Are y’all out in Lubbock? We were visiting there this weekend and experienced Sunday’s dust storm. I have a whole new level of respect for residents of the South Plains. That was intense! Not only was the dust like brown pea soup fog, but the winds were rocking our truck so hard that it felt like we were on a boat in the ocean!
There’s perfection, and then there’s perfection wrapped in bacon, and then there’s this (meaning it looks so good, it is one of the few things that can not be upgraded with bacon)
Do you think these would keep best in the freezer or fridge for a few days? Would love to make now and save for the weekend.
All your bar and brownie recipes I’ve tried have been seriously off the chain, thanks for another sweet fix 🙂
I’m not having a bad day but I think these will make me happy anyway!
Carefirst.com?
Not sure about rates in your area, but they have some of the best plans out there. Most plans these days will allow visits with your PCP that don’t apply to your deductible…you can call and and inquire to make sure you aren’t signing up for a plan that will end up costing you a ton. Does your boyfriend have insurance though his work…sometimes some companies will allow unmarried couples to be on insurance together, if they live together. Good luck!!