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Lemon Bars (Raw, Vegan, Paleo)
www.theorganicdietitian.com
Prep Time
30
minutes
Total Time
39
minutes
Servings
12
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
Instructions
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.
Recipe Notes
Choose organic ingredients when possible.