Lighten-Up Lemon Bars

• 3/4 cups Raw Cashews
• 3/4 cups Walnuts
• 1 cup Pitted Dates
• 1/2 cups Unsweetened Coconut Flakes Plus More For Topping If Desired
• 1 dash Sea Salt
• 3 whole Bananas (peeled)
• 4 Tablespoons Lemon Juice (you'll Need Around 4 Lemons For 4 Tablespoons)
• 2 Tablespoons Lemon Zest (you'll Need Around 2 Lemons For 2 Tablespoons)
• 1/2 cups Melted Coconut Oil
• 1/4 teaspoons Turmeric (for The Color)

1. Note these do not require baking but they should be refrigerated overnight, before serving.
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3. In a food processor, combine and pulse the nuts, dates, coconut flakes and sea salt until they form almost a paste like texture.
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5. Transfer this mixture to a square pan (8x8 or 9x11) and press it down onto the bottom.
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7. Rinse the food processor and dry it.
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9. Pulse together the bananas, lemon juice, lemon zest, coconut oil and turmeric.
10. The mixture should turn into a thick, milkshake like texture.
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12. Pour the mixture over the crust, sprinkle coconut flakes on top and cover the dish.
13. Place in the fridge overnight.
14. When you are ready to eat the bars, stick them in the freezer for at least an hour.
15. Cut into squares and enjoy!
16. Tip: Why do you place them in the fridge then put it in the freezer prior to eating?
17. If you store the bars in the freezer, the coconut oil will actually cause the dessert to harden too much.
18. Recipe slightly adapted from The Movement Menu.

cashews, walnuts, dates, unsweetened coconut, salt, bananas, lemon juice, lemon zest, coconut oil, turmeric

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/special-dietary-needs/lighten-up-lemon-bars/ (may not work)