--- title: Gingerbread Bars description: These no bake gingerbread bars highlight the holiday season's warm flavors and are Vegan, Paleo, Refined Sugar-Free. image: https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/IMG_7549.jpg --- [![Joolies California Superfruit](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_logo_tm11.png)](https://joolies.com/) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Recipes & More](https://blog.joolies.com/) - [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) - [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) - [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) - [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Sustainability](https://go.joolies.com/sustainability) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Wholesale](https://go.joolies.com/wholesale) [![julies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_June_2019/Images/logo.svg)](https://joolies.com/) ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Scree8oluynshot_111.png) # Date Book [All](https://blog.joolies.com/) [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) # Gingerbread Bars 6 Minute Read Tags: [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Vegan](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegan) [Paleo](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/paleo) [Vegetarian](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegetarian) [Gluten-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/gluten-free) [Dairy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dairy-free) [Grain-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/grain-free) [Soy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/soy-free) [Egg-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/egg-free) [Refined Sugar-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/refined-sugar-free) [Peanut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/peanut-free) [Snack](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/snack) [Dessert](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dessert) [Holiday Recipe](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/holiday-recipe) Written by [Abby](https://blog.joolies.com/author/abby) ![Buy Dates Online](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/IMG_7549.jpg) *These no bake gingerbread bars highlight the holiday season's warm flavors, with an almond + date crust and creamy gingerbread filling made from cashews, coconut milk, and date syrup.Vegan, Paleo, Refined Sugar-Free.* It's beginning to look a lot like...GINGERBREAD...in cookie, bread, bars, muffins, and truffles galore! We've partnered with our friends[Edward & Sons](https://store.edwardandsons.com/) to bring you deeee-licious gingerbread bars that areĀ no bake, vegan, paleo, and refined sugar-free! Full of flavors that embody the holiday season and made with wholesome, natural ingredients, these bars will be your new favorite gingerbread dessertšŸ˜‹ Ā  ![Buy Dates Online](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7581.jpg?width=960&name=IMG_7581.jpg) Ā  The crust is made out of [Joolies dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags),Ā almonds, [**coconut flour,**](https://store.edwardandsons.com/collections/organic-flours-starches/products/lets-do-organic-coconut-flour) [**cinnamon date syrup**](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup), cinnamon and ginger. This simple combo works well to really elevate the flavors in this dessert.Ā  Ā  The filling is a delicious combination of cashews, [**coconut milk**](https://store.edwardandsons.com/collections/organic-coconut-products/products/native-forest-organic-classic-coconut-milk), [**cinnamon date syrup**](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup), coconut oil, and spices which create that silky smooth texture. You would never guess was made from nuts! Ā  ![Buy Dates Online](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7634.jpg?width=960&name=IMG_7634.jpg) Ā Ā  ## Ingredients for the crust:Ā Ā  1. 1. [Joolies Medjool Dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags) - The onlyĀ *naturalĀ *sweetener needed. Don't forget to soak in warm water first! Why soak them? Well while they are juicy beforehand, this step allows them to become extra-hydrated to create the perfect texture for the bliss balls. 2. **Raw Almonds** - We recommend using raw almonds to avoid any added oils or salt! It also supports a healthy gut, Omega-3 levels, and help control blood sugar levels thanks to its slow-digesting properties šŸ‘ 3. [Joolies Cinnamon Date Syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) - The *naturalĀ *sweetener leveled up with a touch of cinnamon! Plus, you stillĀ [maintain all the nutrient and health benefits of a medjool date](https://blog.joolies.com/6-health-benefits-of-dates) in the syrup form.Ā  4. [**Let's Do Organic Coconut Flour**](https://store.edwardandsons.com/collections/organic-flours-starches/products/lets-do-organic-coconut-flour) - **This acts as a great binder to get the perfect texture, plus coconut flour is high in fiber, protein, making it a great alternative for wheat flour.Ā  Ā Ā ** 5. **Cinnamon + GingerĀ ** - Don't forget the spices! Adding these into the crust will help create a stronger gingerbread flavor profile.Ā  6. **Almond Milk** - We went with an almond milk for this one, but use whatever floats your boat! There's coconut, macadamia, or other blends that work just the same. ![Buy Dates Online](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7512.jpg?width=960&name=IMG_7512.jpg) ## Ingredients for the filling: 1. 1. **Raw Cashews**Ā  - Be sure to soak these in filtered water for at least 2 hours beforehand. If you are soaking longer than 2 hours, place them in the fridge.Ā  2. [**Native Forest Organic Classic Coconut MilkĀ **](https://store.edwardandsons.com/collections/organic-coconut-products/products/native-forest-organic-classic-coconut-milk) - We love this coconut milk because it has *no added sugar,* organic, and kosher certified! Be sure to use the cream *andĀ *water when adding to the mix. 3. [Joolies Cinnamon Date Syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) - The one and only *naturalĀ *sweetener for our filling--made up of just medjool dates + cinnamon! 4. **Coconut Oil** - You want this to be *melted*, so pop it into the microwave for 40ish seconds then pour directly into the mix.Ā As an alternative, you can use avocado oil. 5. **Apple Cider Vinegar** - This acts as a natural preservative to extend the freshness! 6. **Cinnamon + Nutmeg + Ginger** - The combination of these spices will give us that yummy gingerbread flavor we love. 7. **Vanilla + Sea Salt** - These help to compliment the other flavors! ![Buy Dates Online](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_7537.jpg?width=960&name=IMG_7537.jpg) If you make this holiday treat, be sure to tag both of us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jooliesdates/) **@jooliesdates** and [@edwardandsons](https://www.instagram.com/edwardandsons/) and use the hashtag **#jooliesdates** so we can see all your date-able date recipe recreations! And you can always comment below!Ā  Ā  ![Buy Dates Online](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gingerbread%20bars.png?width=480&name=gingerbread%20bars.png) Ā  ## Gingerbread Bars Vegan, Paleo, Grain-free, Refined sugar-free - prep time: 2.5 hours - chill time: 5+ hours - total time: 7.5+ hours **Servings: 9** Ā  **INGREDIENTS:** Gingerbread CrustĀ  - 2Ā cupsĀ (150 grams)Ā [Joolies Pitted Medjool Dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags) - 2 cups almondsĀ  - 1/4 cup [Letā€™s Do Organic Coconut Flour](https://store.edwardandsons.com/collections/organic-flours-starches/products/lets-do-organic-coconut-flour)(add 1 tbsp at a time if mixture is too wet) - 1/4 cupĀ [Joolies Cinnamon Date Syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) - 1 tsp ground ginger - 1 tsp ground cinnamon - 1 tbsp almond milk (add 1 tbsp at a time if mixture is too dry) Gingerbread Filling - 2Ā cupsĀ raw cashews (soaked overnight or in hot water for 2 hours) - 1 cupĀ [**Native Forest Organic Classic Coconut MilkĀ **](https://store.edwardandsons.com/collections/organic-coconut-products/products/native-forest-organic-classic-coconut-milk) - 1/2 cup [Joolies Cinnamon Date Syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) - 1/4 cupĀ maple syrup (or omit and add more date syrup) - 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted) - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar - 1Ā tbsp vanilla extract - 3Ā tspĀ ground ginger - 1Ā tsp ground cinnamon - 1 tsp nutmeg - pinch of salt - toppings: crumbled gingerbread cookies,Ā Ā pecans halves. **DIRECTIONS:** 1. Soak cashews overnight or for 2 hours in hot water.Ā  2. Next, line an 8 in. square baking pan with parchment paper. 3. In a food processor, combine medjool dates and almonds and pulse until finely chopped, next add the date syrup, ginger and cinnamon. Pulse again. Add in almond milk if needed or additional date syrup until a thick ball forms. Press the crust into the bottom of the pan on top of parchment paper. 4. Drain cashews and rinse with cold water. Place the cashews in a high speed blender with coconut milk and all the additional ingredients. Blend on high until no clumps remain. *If your blender isnā€™t strong enough, strain the mixture to get the clumps out so you have an extra creamy filling.* 5. Pour the gingerbread cheesecake filling on top of the crust, spoon the top with a spatula until smooth. Freeze overnight, or at least 5 hours. 6. In a food processor, pulse gingerbread cookies until you have cookie crumbles.Ā Once the bars have set, cut into squares and garnish with cookie crumbs and pecan halves. 7. Let the bars thaw at room temperature for 10+ mins before serving or enjoy right out the freeze for an ice cream texture. Enjoy! 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All Rights ReservedĀ  |Ā  [Design](https://310creative.com/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Recipe", "@id": "https://blog.joolies.com/gingerbread-bars", "image": "https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/IMG_7549.jpg", "name": "Gingerbread Bars", "datePublished": "2020-12-18", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Abby" }, "keywords": [ "vegan", "paleo", "vegetarian", "gluten-free", "dairy-free", "soy-free", "grain-free", "egg-free", "refined sugar free", "peanut-free" ], "description": "These no bake gingerbread bars highlight the holiday season's warm flavors, with an almond + date crust and creamy gingerbread filling made from cashews, coconut milk, and date syrup.Vegan, Paleo, Refined Sugar-Free. It's beginning to look a lot like...GINGERBREAD...in cookie, bread, bars, muffins, and truffles galore! We've partnered with our friends Edward & Sons to bring you deeee-licious gingerbread bars that are no bake, vegan, paleo, and refined sugar-free! Full of flavors that embody the holiday season and made with wholesome, natural ingredients, these bars will be your new favorite gingerbread dessertšŸ˜‹ The crust is made out of Joolies dates, almonds, coconut flour, cinnamon date syrup, cinnamon and ginger. This simple combo works well to really elevate the flavors in this dessert. The filling is a delicious combination of cashews, coconut milk, cinnamon date syrup, coconut oil, and spices which create that silky smooth texture. You would never guess was made from nuts! Ingredients for the crust: Joolies Pitted Dates The only natural sweetener needed. Don't forget to soak in warm water first! Why soak them? Well while they are juicy beforehand, this step allows them to become extra-hydrated to create the perfect texture for the bliss balls. Raw Almonds We recommend using raw almonds to avoid any added oils or salt! It also supports a healthy gut, Omega-3 levels, and help control blood sugar levels thanks to its slow-digesting properties šŸ‘ Joolies Cinnamon Date Syrup The natural sweetener leveled up with a touch of cinnamon! Plus, you still maintain all the nutrient and health benefits of a medjool date in the syrup form. Let's Do Organic Coconut Flour This acts as a great binder to get the perfect texture, plus coconut flour is high in fiber, protein, making it a great alternative for wheat flour. Cinnamon + Ginger Don't forget the spices! Adding these into the crust will help create a stronger gingerbread flavor profile. Almond Milk We went with an almond milk for this one, but use whatever floats your boat! There's coconut, macadamia, or other blends that work just the same. Ingredients for the filling: Raw Cashews Be sure to soak these in filtered water for at least 2 hours beforehand. If you are soaking longer than 2 hours, place them in the fridge. Native Forest Organic Classic Coconut Milk We love this coconut milk because it has no added sugar, organic, and kosher certified! Be sure to use the cream and water when adding to the mix. Joolies Cinnamon Date Syrup The one and only natural sweetener for our filling--made up of just medjool dates + cinnamon! Coconut Oil You want this to be melted, so pop it into the microwave for 40ish seconds then pour directly into the mix. As an alternative, you can use avocado oil. Apple Cider Vinegar Cinnamon + Nutmeg + Ginger The combination of these spices will give us that yummy gingerbread flavor we love. Vanilla + Sea Salt These help to compliment the other flavors! If you make this holiday treat, be sure to tag both of us on Instagram @jooliesdates and @edwardandsons and use the hashtag #jooliesdates so we can see all your date-able recreations! And you can always comment below! 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