Name: Vanilla Bean Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
Yield: 16 bars
Ingredients: 6 oz. cranberries, fresh or frozen both work; ¼ cup maple syrup; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon allspice; ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ cup fresh orange juice, plus the zest; ½ cup toasted pecans; ½ cup almond flour; 2 pitted dates; 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; 2 cups raw cashews, soaked in cold for at least six hours or preferably overnight (see Notes); ½ cup canned coconut milk; ¼ cup coconut oil melted and cooled slightly; ⅓ cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean powder