This is being posted for my church friends that act as my taste testers on a weekly basis! Thanks!
Crust:
2 c. quick oats
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
½ c. ground nuts (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. Maple syrup or honey
Mix dry ingredients together. Mix wet ingredients together. Add wet to dry & mix. Prepare 9x13 pan. Press into pan. Bake at 350 for 10-12 min. Cool.
SECOND LAYER
In a blender place:
1 c. pitted dates
1 c. hot water
1/2. c raw cashews
Allow to sit a few minutes. Blend until smooth.
Add:
1 c. additional water
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp mint flavoring
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. carob chips
1/4 maple syrup
1 pkg or 4 1/2 tsp. of vegan gelatin
Blend well & pour over cooled crust
THIRD LAYER
1 pkg Soyatoo whipped topping with a little green food coloring & 1/2 tsp mint flavoring added. Whip according to directions.
OR
1 12 oz pkg firm silken tofu
3 T oil
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. mint flavoring
1/3 c. honey or maple syrup
green food coloring (optional)
Blend well. Spread over carob pudding layer.
Sprinkle with chopped carob chips.
