Lemon bars

Anya

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Lemon Bars

Serves

10

Cook

30 mins

Prep

10 mins

Difficulty

easy

The pretty pink color comes from the date syrup that is mixed in with the cashew cream and the crust is made from almonds + medjool dates - they are simply delicious and you are definitely going to want to save this recipe and make it anytime you need a little something sweet and tart

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Ingredients

¼ cup date syrup

¼ tsp sea salt

3 tbsp warm water

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 ½ cups medjool dates pitted

2 cups cashews soaked

1 ½ cups raw almonds

½ cup water

1 cup lemon juice

½ tbsp lemon zest

Instructions

Step 1

Soak the cashews in boiling water for at least 30min before making the cashew cream.

Step 2

Line and 8x8 in pan with parchment paper.

Step 3

To a food processor combine all the ingredients for the crust except for the water and pulse until the almonds are finely chopped. add in the water and pulse just until it is well combined.

Step 4

Pour the crust mixture into the pan and evenly press out across the pan.

Step 5

To make the cashew cream, combine all the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

Step 6

Pour the cashew cream over the crust and evenly spread out. place in the freezer over night and then take out + cut into squares.

Step 7

Store in the freezer. let thaw for about 10 minutes before enjoying.