Lemon Bars

By GuidingVegan

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor or blender add the coconut flakes and process until smooth and creamy.

To the coconut butter (that you just made or just buy coconut butter) add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.

Pour the lemon mixture onto the crust and let set in the fridge for at least one hour.