Lemon Delish Slice
Creamy lemon slice is naturally gluten-free and loaded with tart and zesty lemon flavour. Rich, delicious, and naturally sweetened.
Ingredients
Base
- ½ cup dates pitted and roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup raw walnuts
- 1 pinch salt
For the Filling
- 1½ cup shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
For the Crust
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until you get a dough-like consistency.
- Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and press the crust into the bottom of the dish. Make sure that it is an even layer.
- Note that you can wet your hands to avoid stickiness with the crust. Set aside while you make the filling.
For the Filling
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Pour the lemon filling on top of the pie crust and then place the dish in the fridge for several hours, or until firm.
- Once the bars are firm, remove the pan from the fridge and cut into squares.
- These lemon squares will keep fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.