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Bison Bar No-Bake Cheesecake Bites

Creamy cashew-based cheesecake bites with a Genesee bar crust. They set in the freezer and are served cold — a protein-forward dessert that actually holds together.

20 min16 servingsChef Maya Reyes· Sports Dietitian & Recipe Developer
high proteinsnackgluten freemeal prep

Nutrition per serving

Calories145
Protein5g
Fat9g
Carbohydrates13g
Fiber1g
Sugar7g

Ingredients

  • *Crust:**
  • 2 Genesee bars, finely crumbled
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • *Filling:**
  • 1½ cups raw cashews, soaked 4 hours and drained
  • ¼ cup full-fat coconut cream
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Method

  1. 1

    Line a mini-muffin tin with 16 small paper liners.

  2. 2

    Mix crumbled bars with melted coconut oil until it resembles wet sand.

  3. 3

    Press 1 teaspoon of crust mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner.

  4. 4

    Freeze crust layer for 10 minutes while you make the filling.

  5. 5

    Blend soaked cashews, coconut cream, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt on high for 2 minutes until completely smooth — no graininess.

  6. 6

    Spoon filling over each crust, filling to the top.

  7. 7

    Freeze for at least 3 hours or overnight until set.

  8. 8

    Remove from freezer 5 minutes before eating. Store frozen for up to 2 weeks.

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