The use of fruit increases the fiber, vitamins, and minerals in this layered “n’ice cream” cake, makes it healthier and easier to digest than typical make with dairy.

Prep Time: 1 hr plus 3+3+3 hours freezing time | Serves 9

Blueberry Cherry Banana Non-Dairy N’ice Cream Cake

Ingredients–

Bottom blueberry layer:
3 cups frozen blueberries
2 cups unsweetened oat milk (can use almond or flax milk)
1 cup dates, soaked
1 or more frozen bananas to thicken, if needed

Middle cherry layer:
3 cups frozen cherries
2 cups unsweetened oat milk, (can use almond or flax milk)
1 cup dates, soaked
Pinch of salt
1 or more frozen bananas to thicken

Top vanilla layer:
3 cups unsweetened oat milk (best if use oat)
1 cup raw cashews, soaked and rinsed
¼ cup rolled oats
2/3 cup maple syrup
1 TBSP vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt

For decorative topping:
1 cup blueberries
2 cups raspberries or strawberries

Directions:

1. Presoak 2 cups dates until soft

2. Soak cashews in hot water to the touch for 1 hour and rinse

3. Put all the blueberry ingredients in a blender, and mix until smooth. Place in a 9 by 9 pan and freeze for 2-3 hours, until set.

4. Repeat for the middle cherry layer, spreading it over the frozen blueberry layer and freeze for 2-3 hours, until set.

5. For the top layer, in a small sauce pan, combine the oats and about 1 cup of the milk. Bring to a simmer and cook until soft, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.

6. In a blender combine 2 cups of oat milk and 1 cup cashews. Blend on high until completely smooth, scraping down sides if needed. Add the softened oats, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Spread over the middle cherry layer, cover and freeze 4 hours or overnight.

Before serving, top with blueberries in a corner, and rows of halved strawberries or whole raspberries to create stripes, with the white top layer in between the red rows to symbolize the American flag.

Let soften at room temperature for 10 minutes to be easier to serve.

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