Raw Vegan Lemon Coconut Bars (Gluten-Free)
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Recipe type: dessert
Cuisine: vegan, gluten-free
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Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • 6 dates, pitted and chopped
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut +extra for sprinkling
  • 1 tbs coconut oil
  • dash of salt
  • 1 cup cashews, soaked at least 4 hours
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbs coconut butter
  • 1 tbs coconut oil
  • 3 tbs agave
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Pulse oats in blender or food processor until fine powder is formed. Add dates, shredded coconut, coconut oil and salt and pulse until doughy texture is achieved.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread oat mixture over baking sheet, pressingly firmly with your hands to create a rectangle about ¼"- ½" thick.
  3. Rinse blender and blend all remaining ingredients until completely smooth. Pour cashew layer over oat crust and spread out evenly.
  4. Place in freezer for 1 hour then slice into bars.
  5. Sprinkle with extra shredded coconut and store in refrigerator.
Recipe by The Colorful Kitchen at https://thecolorfulkitchen.com/2014/09/10/raw-vegan-lemon-coconut-bars-gluten-free/