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No-Bake Paleo Lemon Bars (Vegan)

Creamy paleo lemon bars that are also vegan and gluten-free

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 271 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Lemon Filling
  • 2 cups raw cashews soaked 1 hour*
  • 1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For the Crust:
  • 2 cups raw walnuts see note**
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 pinch sea salt

Instructions

Prepare the Lemon Filling:
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  1. Place the raw cashews in a bowl and fill with water, making sure the cashews are completely submerged. Soak at least 1 hour, up to 12 (note: you can prepare the crust while the cashews are soaking). Drain the water from the cashews. 
  2. Transfer cashews to a food processor or blender along with the remaining ingredients for the filling. Blend on high until completely smooth (this may require a minute or so). 
Prepare the Crust:
  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until thick and cookie dough-like. You will need to stop the food processor a couple of times to scrape the sides with w rubber spatula to help the process along.
  2. Press the crust firmly into a parchment-lined 8" x 8" pan, forming an even layer. Refrigerate crust until ready to use.  
Prepare the Lemon Bars:
  1. Pour the lemon filling into the pan with the crust. Smooth into an even layer, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze at least 2 hours. When ready to serve, thaw the bars at room temperature (or transfer to the refrigerator to allow them to thaw completely). 
  2. Release the bars from the pan by pulling on the parchment paper, and transfer to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut lemon bars into desired sizes, and serve.

Notes

  • *You can soak the cashews for up to 12 hours if you'd like.
  • **You can replace the walnuts with cashews, almonds, or pecans

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 15 Calories 271kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 22g (34%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 15
Calories 271kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 22g 34%
Sugar 11g 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.