Description
These Creamy Vegan Lemon Bars are a delightful treat that is not only no-bake and gluten-free but also a healthier option. The creamy texture and tangy lemon flavor make these bars a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 cups raw cashews
- 1/2 cup canned coconut cream*
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Crust:
- 1 recipe No-Bake Vegan Pie Crust (linked in notes)
Instructions
- Soak Cashews: Place cashews in a heat-safe bowl, cover with boiling water, and let sit for 1 hour or soak overnight in room-temperature water.
- Prepare Crust: Make and press Vegan No-Bake Pie Crust into an 8 or 9-inch pan lined with parchment paper, leaving edges to easily lift the bars.
- Blend Filling: Drain cashews and blend with coconut cream, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble Bars: Pour the filling over the crust and smooth with a spatula.
- Set Bars: Refrigerate overnight or freeze for 3 hours until set. Serve chilled, frozen, or thawed.
Notes
- Use the No-Bake Vegan Pie Crust recipe linked in the notes for the crust.
- If canned coconut cream is unavailable, refrigerate full-fat coconut milk and use only the solids that rise to the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
