Description
Indulge in the delightful harmony of sweet and tangy flavors with this Vegan Lemon Bar Recipe. These luscious bars feature a buttery gluten-free crust topped with a creamy filling made from coconut cream and fresh lemon juice, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic or enjoying a cozy night at home, these vegan lemon bars are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Easy to prepare and completely plant-based, they offer a refreshing dessert that everyone can enjoy without compromise.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup soaked cashews
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- pinch of salt
- pinch of turmeric (optional, for color)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine gluten-free flour, vegan butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to form the crust. Press into a lined square baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 15-20 minutes until golden. Let it cool.
- For the filling, blend coconut cream, soaked cashews, lemon juice, zest, maple syrup, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, salt, and turmeric until smooth.
- Cook the filling over medium heat for 4-6 minutes until thickened. Pour it over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg