Lemon Bars (Raw, Vegan, Paleo

• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 1/2 cup Dates, pitted
  • 2 tbsp Lemon
  • 1 tbsp Maple syrup or 2 pitted dates

• Condiments

  • 1/2 cup Lemon juice, fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 1/2 cup Coconut flakes, Unsweetened
  • 1/3 cup Walnuts

Found on theorganicdietitian.com

Description

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 1/2 cup dates, pitted
• 1/3 cup walnuts (any nut will work, use pumpkin seeds or oats for a nut-free version)
• Pinch of salt
• Filling:
• 1 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes or 1/2 cup coconut butter
• 1 Tablespoon maple syrup or 2 pitted dates
• 2 Tablespoons lemon zest (organic preferred)- from about 2 lemons
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons)
• 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (for color)

Directions

• In a food processor, chop the dates, nuts, and salt until a dough-like consistency is formed.
• In an 8x8 pan lined with parchment paper, press the crust into the bottom in an even layer. Wet your hands slightly, it is sticky.
• In a food processor or blender add the coconut flakes and process until smooth and creamy.
• Add the rest of the ingredients to the coconut butter and blend until smooth.
• Adjust sweetener as needed, but remember the crust is sweet as well.
• Pour the lemon mixture onto the crust and let set in the fridge for at least one hour.
• Cut into bars.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

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