BeSimply…Mango Lassi {Mind You+Food}

Directions

• Preheat oven to 300°F (149°C). Line an 8 or 9-inch round cake or cheesecake pan with parchment paper or well oiled. Extend the parchment paper enough overhang on the sides to easily remove the bars from the pan. Set aside.

• Mix all dry ingredients in large bowl. Place all wet ingredients and dates in Blender with 1/2 of the dry ingredients. Pulse the dates in a blender or food processor until they form a chunky paste. Add the blender mixture to the remaining dry ingredients. Blend with a wooden spoon and your hands. 

• Transfer mixture into the pan and press very firmly into an even layer. Pack tightly. Add. 1/4 Cup of the sliced cherries in a design on top.

• Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned on the edges.

• Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.

• Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for 1 more hour. This firms up the bars which helps them stay together.

• Remove quinoa round from the pan using the overhang on the sides and cut into bars or simply flip and tap the bottom of the pan.

• Once cool slice and serve with our favorite whipped cream or ice cream.