Sugar Free Lemon Bars
And I thought the cauliflower pizza recipe was popular! I’ve been inundated with requests for this one – the sugar-free Lemon Bars made and served by our Sugar Free Farm stars at the end of show party!
I have tweaked the recipe slightly to add some superfood goodness and make it even more delicious!
Remember, although refined-sugar free, this recipe contains dates which are dried fruits. All dried fruits are high in fructose so should be eaten in moderation. You guessed it, this recipe should feature in the 20% of 80/20!
Ingredients
Crust
6 soft pitted dates, soaked in boiled water
2 heaped tablespoons ground flaxseed
75g pecans
95g walnuts
Pinch of sea salt
3 to 12 tablespoons of water
Topping
100g unsweetened desiccated coconut
100g cashew nuts
90g coconut oil, melted
9 large soft pitted dates, soaked in boiled water
Zest of 3 unwaxed lemons
Fresh lemon juice of 4 lemons
2 teaspoons turmeric
3 tablespoons maca powder (optional)
2 cups coconut milk
Method
Crust
1. In a food processor, chop the dates, ground flaxseed, walnuts and pecans.
2. Add salt and 3 to 5 tablespoons of water to achieve a dough-like consistency. If using a blender add up to 12 tablespoons of water. It’s best to add the water gradually, so the mix doesn’t end up too wet.
3. Line a traybake tin with parchment paper. Press the dough mixture into the base of the tin, pressing down firmly. You may need to wet your hands slightly while doing so.
4. Place in the fridge to chill while you make the topping.
Topping
1. Soak dates in freshly boiled water and allow to stand.
2. In a blender, add the cashew nuts and coconut milk and blend until smooth.
3. Drain the dates and add to the blender together with the coconut oil, turmeric and desiccated coconut. Blend further.
4. To this, add the lemon juice, maca powder and lemon zest and blend until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy consistency.
5. Pour the lemon mixture over the crust and let this set in the freezer until firm (about 1 to 2 hours).
6. Transfer to the fridge around an hour before you are ready to eat.
7. Cut into bars, storing leftovers in the freezer.
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I wish you good health!
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