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Come one, come all, to this recipe. I am telling you this is a gooooood one. I am not sure where it comes from but one of my passions is re-creating classic favourites into healthier or at-least gluten-free options. This is my first recipe in the “Treat Yo’Self” section I am starting on my blog. Because I love health & wellness as much as the next gal, but I also love to get down with gluten-free pizza, mozzarella sticks, & in this case: Copycat Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars.
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The new section on my blog: treat yo’self
Everything in the this new section of my blog will be #glutenfree because that is my only dietary restriction 100% of the time. I am going to try & include dairy-free options whenever possible, as well as lower sugar options if that is your thing too!
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Dairy-free version
For this recipe to make it dairy-free all you need are dairy-free white chocolate chips. These aren’t always easy to find but I did find one brand here. If you find any other good dairy-free or vegan white chocolate brands, let me know in the comments! You could also always make your own, I found a few recipes online. That is a bit of extra work & I have never tried it myself so I can’t say how it would affect the final product. This is a good article on vegan/dairy-free chocolate to help guide you if needed! If you don’t have a dairy allergy or intolerance & are ready to indulge, just use real white chocolate chips & you’re good to go.
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Make these lower in sugar
To make this lower in sugar, I would recommend subbing the sugar for Lakanto or a monk-fruit/erythritol based sweetener. I like the classic or golden, but I use the powdered in icings/glazes. I also always recommend keeping an eye out for these at Homesense or Winners, they have some of the best prices I have come across for these products!
Okay, so time to get into things! Make sure to come tag me on Instagram if you make these! If you missed my last post, I am hosting a giveaway until December 12th for everyone that makes my recipe & shares it on their IG story! I am going to pick a winner & send them a little holiday gift! So make sure to tag me so you get entered into that!
-Lau
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Need some more holiday recipe inspo?
HEALTHIER DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE PEPPERMINT COOKIES
HEALTHY EASY PALEO CRANBERRY SAUCE
BLENDER PALEO BANANA APPLE GINGERBREAD LOAF
GLUTEN & DAIRY-FREE GINGERBREAD OATMEAL MAPLE BREAKFAST COOKIES
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Prep Time | 15 minutes |
Cook Time | 15 minutes |
Servings |
Bars
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- 1 cup Cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted plus more to drizzle over the finished bars
- 1/4 tsp orange extract
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2-2 cups powdered sugar use powdered Lakanto for lower sugar
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked overnight or at least 4 hours
- 5-6 tbsp dairy-free creamer I like Silk or Nut-Pods
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
- Pinch pink salt
- 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 3-4 tbsp Maple Syrup use sugar-free maple syrup for a lower sugar option
- 1-4 tbsp powdered sugar * optional until your reach your desired consistency (use powdered Lakanto for a lower sugar option)
- 1/2 cup dairy-free white chocolate, melted
Ingredients
White Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
Vegan White Chocolate “Cream Cheese” Icing
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- Beat the softened cream cheese in a medium sized mixing bowl until it is light, fluffy & no clumps are left.
- Add all of your ingredient to a high speed blender & blend until smooth & creamy. Depending on your blender you may have to scrape the side regularly to get things going. You can add a bit more creamer as needed & powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency. When I made this one it was less thick & creamy compared to the regular, but if this happens & you want it thicker, simply add a few tbsp of powdered sugar to reach that consistency.
Just finished baking these….they are the best!! I love them. I used Bob’s Red Mill gluten free & their almond flour as I didn’t have enough gluten free on hand.
Love that addition, Miriam! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with me!
Made these a little ago and there were so good! My favourite part is the dough!! 10/5 stars!
I am so glad you loved them Char! 🙂