This is my entry for @heart-to-heart’s Vegan Wednesday Contest Week 16!

But first, I want to give a big shout of thanks to her for hosting this contest! Thank you @heart-to-heart for educating us and promoting great health and living! You are a huge inspiration to all of us, always encouraging us about the health benefits of Vegan eating. Thank you!

Today I would like to share my recipe for Almond Butter Heaven!

This recipe is so light, chocolaty with almonds, a hint if coconut….rich in taste but light on the palate. And the best part…it is healthy, and easy to make!!

One of the ingredients I am using is my homemade Almond butter! I made it in an earlier post which you can find here. I really enjoy making my own nut butters. This way I know exactly what I am eating, no additives and I know how old it is! As we try to eat better each day this is just one area we should evaluate. Can we make this at home? You might surprise yourself!

So follow along fellow Steemians!

First we make the crust!

You will need:
• ½ cup raw almonds (toasted)
• ¼ cup hemp seeds
• ½ cup dates, pitted
• ¼ tsp sea salt

Place the almonds, hemp seeds, dates and salt in a blender. Process until the texture is fine. You will press this into an 8x8 pan lined with plastic wrap. Set aside

And now for the Filling

You will need:
• 1/3 cup filtered water
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 1/3 cup agave
• 1 ½ tsp organic vanilla
• 6 Tablespoons almond butter
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• ¼ cup raw organic vegan cacao powder
• ¼ cup organic usweetened coconut
and 1 1/2 cup raw cashews
Note: soak cashews in filtered water overnight. Rinse and drain before using.

Preparation:

Add everything except the almond butter, sea salt, coconut and cacao powder into the blender. Blend until very smooth. Divide half of this mixture and set aside.
Add the Almond butter, coconut, cacao and sea salt to the remaining mixture in the blender. Blend until well blended.
Pour this filling into the crust and spread evenly. Place pan in the freezer.

Pull the pan out of the freezer and pour remaining mixture over the top, smooth evenly.

Place back in the freezer. Allow about 3-4 hours to freeze.

When you’re ready to eat, remove from freezer, slice and

Enjoy a slice of Almond Heaven!!

Amazing chocolate goodness!

I hope you try this recipe. I would love to hear your thoughts

I want to say thanks again @heart-to-heart for sponsoring this contest! I look forward to many more!

And as always, blessings to all