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Zesty & Healthy No-Bake Lemon Bars | Gluten Free with L.B.
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Zesty & Healthy No-Bake Lemon Bars

Delightful, and healthy, no-bake lemon bars.  They are free of refined sugars, dairy, and of course, gluten.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

Almond Crust

  • 1 ½ c. gluten free oats quick cooking
  • 1 ½ c. almonds raw
  • 1/3 c. dates pits removed, coarsely chopped
  • 1/3 c. honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 3 T. coconut oil melted
  • ¼ t. salt

Lemon Filling:

  • 2 c. cashews “raw” (previously soaked in water for 1 hour)
  • 3 T. honey or maple syrup for vegan
  • 1 T. coconut oil
  • ¼ t. salt
  • 3 T. lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 ½ lemons
  • 2 T. water

Instructions

For the Almond Crust:

  • Soak raw cashews in a bowl of water for 1 hour. Drain and let dry for 30 minutes.
  • Process almonds and oats for 1 minute and 30 seconds in the bowl of a food processor, or until a fine powder forms. Add dates and process for another 30 seconds.
  • Add in remaining tart ingredients and process another 1-2 minutes, or until mixture begins to stick together.
  • Place parchment paper on the bottom of an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish. Press tart mixture into the bottom of the pan.

For the Lemon Filling:

  • Process drained cashews for 1-2 minutes, or until cashews become smooth. Add remaining lemon filling ingredients to processor. Process for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Spread lemon filling evenly on top of the almond crust. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3.8mg