"Raw Lemon bars (vegan, gluten-free & refined sugar-free)
Healthy lemon bars made with fresh lemon juice, gluten-free oat flour, cashews and organic coconut butter. Love this coconut butter, it gives the rich and wonderful texture to bars. So so delicious! I hope you enjoy this recipe and will give it a try."
Raw Lemon Squares with Coconut and Cashews
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Recipe Intro From nm_meiyee
Celebrate winter citrus with these no-bake lemon squares. With coconut, cashews and maple syrup, these sweet treats are a nutritious take on the classic.
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Prep time 4hrs 30mins
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ingredients
- For the base:
- 1 1/4 cups gluten free oat flour
- 12 dates
- 3 tablespoon coconut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean extract
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup cashews, soaked
- 1/4 cup coconut butter
- 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
Method
Step 1
Line a 8x8 pan with parchment, allow some parchment paper to hang over the sides.
Step 2
Process dates, coconut butter, oat flour and vanilla in a food processor until a sticky dough is formed. Spoon mixture into prepared pan and smooth with the back of a spoon.
Step 3
Place the pan in the freezer while work with the filling.
Step 4
In a food processor, add all filling ingredients, process until smooth. Pour the filling over the base mixture. Place tart in the freezer for 4 hours to set.