Coconut Lemon Bars
These decadent lemon bars made from real food are both energizing trail snacks and rewarding treats.
Adapted from: Purple Carrot
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 2+ hours
Servings: 6-8
Kitchen equipment you’ll need: food processor
Ingredients:
2 cups rolled oats
¼ cup honey
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups unsweetened coconut, shredded
1 cup oat flour
½ cup coconut oil, melted
2 lemons
1 Tbsp coconut sugar, or to taste
Directions:
In a food processor, blend oats for about 15 seconds. Transfer oats to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, thoroughly mix together honey and vanilla. In the food processor, pulse coconut flakes until slightly mealy. Add coconut flakes to oats in the mixing bowl and stir to combine, then add honey-vanilla mixture, coconut oil, and oat flour.
Zest the lemons with a grater and add to mixing bowl. Cut lemons in half and juice into the same mixing bowl. Mix all ingredients well, then press into a parchment-paper lined baking dish.
Sprinkle coconut sugar over the top and refrigerate 2-3 hours until hardened. Cut into squares. Keep refrigerated until serving.