Cashew Mayo (WFPB, vegan)

While searching for a BLT recipe, I decided to try this simple cashew mayo recipe.  It's so amazing we now put it in wraps, sandwiches, salads and as a veggie dip for school lunches.  I keep the spice down to 1 teaspoon for the kids.  I used my high speed blender as the blade on my food processor is getting quite dull.   Haven't tried it with sunflower seeds as a nut free option, yet.  Please let me know if you do.

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 4-8 hours then drained and rinsed
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
• 3 tablespoons plain soy or almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (less or more to taste)...we use 1 teaspoon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions
Place the soaked cashews in a food processor fitted with the S-blade (or use a high speed blender) and process until a thick paste forms. Add lemon juice, milk, Sriracha, and salt. Continue blending until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of bowl as needed.

No Bake Pumpkin Bars (WFPB, no oil, no refined sugar)

These are a staple in our house.  The kids eat them for snacks, with their morning oatmeal, or as part of their school lunch.  They are super easy to make.  Delicious with or without the chocolate chips. 

Ingredients
5 cups oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 15 ounce canned pumpkin
1/2 cup plant milk
1/4 cup date syrup*
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup dairy free chocolate chips, if desired

Directions
Combine first 9 ingredients in a stand up mixer, mixing until well combined.  Add in chocolate chips, stirring a few more times until distributed in mixture.  Place mixture into 9x12 pan.  Spread mixture evenly and smoothly into the pan with a pastry/pizza roller.  Refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting and serving bars. 

*Date syrup can be made taking 1 cup of pitted dates, soaking the dates for at least 15 minutes in hot water before blending them along with the soaking water to create a syrup.  Store extra in a sealed container in your refrigerator for future use.