LEMON COCONUT BARS

LEMON COCONUT BARS

By onegreenplanet.org - Chrysta Iser

SERVES - 8

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds

3 tablespoons lemon juice

120g/1 cup Spelt flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

50g/3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons dried shredded coconut

2 tablespoons lemon zest

2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

2 tablespoons coconut oil, room temp

6 Medjool dates, finely diced

60ml/1/4 cups almond milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dash of salt

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 300°F/150C.   Spray a 8×8 baking dish with a non stick spray. Set aside.   Combine the lemon juice and chia seeds in a small bowl and set aside.   In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, 50g/3/4 cup coconut flakes, salt and lemon zest. Mix to combine.   In another bowl, combine the coconut oil, applesauce and dates. Pour in the chia seed mixture and stir.   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.   Pour mixture out into baking pan. Sprinkle with the remaining coconut shreds.   Bake approximately 30 minutes or until edges turn brown and bars are firm to the touch.