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Have a hankering for blueberries?

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Organic blueberries are on sale now in our Produce Department–just 2 for $7. And boy do we have a fantastic way to use ‘em! A blueberry cheesecake that’s raw, vegan, gluten-free AND delicious? Yes, PLEASE!

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What you’ll need–

For the crust–

1/2 cup dates

1/2 cup walnuts

For the filling–

1 1/2 cups cashews (soaked for at least 5 hours, preferably over night)

1 cup blueberries

1/4-1/3 coconut oil, melted

1/4 cup agave syrup

1 tsp lemon juice

and how it all comes together–

Pour crust ingredients into food processor and pulse until the mixture sticks and holds together. Place mixture onto a pan and form into a crust.

Place all of the filling ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.

Pour the blended filling on top of your crust. Smooth out with a spatula. Place into a freezer to set for at least three hours.

Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Slice up a piece and ENJOY!

(Cheesecake photo and recipe via Mind, Body, Green.)