Matcha & Lime Grain-Free Cheesecake (Keto)

If you’re looking to make some healthy, low carb treats during lockdown then we’ve got you covered!

Our granola makes a great ‘cheesecake’ base, and these no bake, vegan and gluten free cheesecake bites by Clean Lean Bakes will definitely brighten your day! You can purchase our Grain-Free Pecan & Almond Granola for this recipe (or any flavour!) direct from our web shop here.

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Ingredients (makes 10)

For the base:

  • 155g Paleo Foods Co. Low Sugar Keto Granola

  • 3 tbsp Coconut Oil

  • 2 tbsp Almond Milk

For the filling:

  • 150g Cashew Nuts (soaked for around 2 hours in water)

  • 20g Vanilla Protein Powder

  • 3 tbsp maple syrup (or for a Keto or low sugar version swap with a sweetener such as erythritol, chicory root fibre or stevia)

  • 50ml Almond Milk

  • handful of Spinach

  • juice of 1 Lime

  • 1 tsp Matcha Powder

Method

  1. In a blender, blend the granola with melted coconut oil and almond milk until well combined and a crumb like texture.

  2. Press this cheesecake base mixture into a square tin lined with greaseproof paper.

  3. Blend all of the filling ingredients together and spread on top of the base.

  4. Place in the fridge for a few hours to set, or in the freezer for 1 hour.

  5. Remove from the tin, cut into squares and enjoy!

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100 FREE PACKS OF GRANOLA FOR OUR HEROES!

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Do you know an NHS hero, someone working on the front line or someone in isolation who’s day you’d like to brighten!?

Head to our Facebook or Instagram page where, for the whole month of April, we are sending out free packs of our Grain-Free Granola to someone who deserves a treat!

We want to spread some much needed love at this challenging time and give back to the wonderful people who support us.

We can’t wait to see your nominations and thank you for getting involved!

Granola Cheesecake Bars

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These no-bake Berry ‘Cheesecake’ Granola Bars will have your taste buds dancing!

They are grain, gluten and dairy free and can be made vegan* as well.

With a light, fruity filling and crunchy granola base, they make the perfect Summer dessert whether you are having friends over or just want to treat yourself.

A great alternative to regular cheesecake if you’re looking for something delicious but also incredibly nutritious!

* We used our Honey & Pecan granola to make the base but just switch to our vegan Chia & Hemp granola and swap out the honey in the filling for maple syrup or coconut nectar.

Makes 8 bars

Ingredients

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For the base:

For the filling:

  • 225g cashews (soaked for 3 hours)

  • 40g coconut oil

  • 75g raspberries

  • 50g strawberries

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 2 tbsp honey

Method

  1. Line a loaf tin with baking paper.

  2. In a food processor, blend the granola and coconut oil until the granola is ground fine and the mixture is starting to stick. Spoon the mixture into the loaf tin and press down to make the base. Place in the fridge whilst making the filling.

  3. To make the ‘cheesecake’ filling, blend the cashews, coconut oil, berries, lemon juice and honey in a food processor. Blend until fully mixed together and until it is a smooth, creamy texture.

  4. Spoon the filling onto the granola base, then place in the freezer for around two hours to set.

  5. Remove from the freezer, lift the baking paper out of the tin and cut the cheesecake into bars with a sharp knife. Tuck in and enjoy now or store in a Tupperware in the fridge!

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