Chai Cheesecake Bars (Gluten Free, Paleo + Vegan)

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

pecans

1 cup

pitted dates (finely chopped)

1/4 tsp

kosher salt

2 cups

cashews (soaked for at least four hours or preferably overnight)

1/2 cup

canned coconut milk (shaken)

1/4 cup

coconut oil (melted and cooled (use refined coconut oil if you want no coconut flavor))

1/3 cup

pure maple syrup

2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp

vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

1 tsp

cinnamon

1/4 tsp

ground cardamom

1/4 tsp

grated nutmeg

1/4 tsp

ginger

1/4 tsp

kosher salt

1/8 tsp

black pepper