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No-Bake Lemon Almond Date Bars

Stack of square No-Bake Lemon Almond Date Bars topped with shredded coconut and lemon zest.
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Make these simple, naturally sweetened No-Bake Lemon Almond Date Bars. This recipe requires no oven and uses dates for binding and sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 cup almond flour (optional, for texture adjustment)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
  2. Place the almonds in a food processor and process until they form a coarse, crumbly meal. Do not over-process into butter.
  3. Add the pitted dates, shredded coconut, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt to the food processor.
  4. Process the mixture until it comes together into a sticky ball or a uniform, thick dough. Stop frequently to scrape down the sides.
  5. If the mixture seems too wet or sticky, add the optional almond flour one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds its shape when pressed.
  6. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan using your fingers or the back of a spoon.
  7. Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to slice.
  8. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the block out of the pan. Cut into 12 or 16 squares.

Notes

  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • For a cleaner cut, chill the bars for 30 minutes after slicing before serving.
  • If your dates are dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain well before using.

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