Cat's Chocolate Mint Something

(aka Sandy's Layered Dessert)

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.