If you’re searching for a vegan dessert recipe that is unique, you’re gonna love these vegan lemon bars! They’re tart yet sweet and perfect for an after dinner snack, that is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. I personally like to whip up a batch for parties too because they are without a doubt always a hit. Naturally, they’re perfect for summer picnics, but if you live somewhere where it’s tropical year-round, well then you can quite literally eat them fresh anytime of the year!
Vegan Lemon Bar Ingredients
If you’re wondering what goes into these creamy vegan lemon bars, let me tell you. First, the best ingredient by far is the lavender! It adds a delicate flavor that makes these bars stand out from your average lemon bar. Naturally, there’s no dairy, instead I added coconut cream which blends very well with the lemons, and thickened the filling with cornstarch. You’ll notice I added a pinch of sea salt to the filling, which if you ask me, gives them a perfectly tart taste, with a hint of saltiness that I’m sure you’ll love too!
Creamy Vegan Lemon Bars
Technically you wouldn’t expect a vegan lemon bar recipe to result in creamy vegan lemon bars, but I kid you not, these taste absolutely creamy. It’s hard to tell that they’re vegan! I’ve served them to a lot of friends and family over the years and not once has anyone even suspected that they’re vegan. Plus, the lavender adds a delicate twist that most people cannot resist!
Vegan Lemon Bars Recipe
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Creamy Vegan Lemon Bars
These creamy vegan lemon bars are just the right amount of tart and sweet blended into one pretty little square! Make them for your next party or to treat your family to a delightfully sweet snack after dinner.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 c vegan flour
- 1/2 c organic sugar
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp dried lavender flowers
- 1/2 c unrefined coconut oil, softened
- 1/2 c plant-based milk we used oat milk
Lemon Filling
- 2-3 juice of two-three lemons (or 2/3 c)
- 1/2 c organic sugar
- 1/4 c cornstarch
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp lemon extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 c coconut cream canned
Instructions
Crust
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Line a 9x9 " baking dish with parchment paper.
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Combine the flour, sugar, sea salt and dried lavender flowers in a medium bowl (or food processor) whisking until fully combined.
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Cut the coconut oil into the dry ingredients with a pastry blender or a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly.
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Slowly mix in the plant-based milk until a soft dough forms.
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Transfer the dough to the baking dish and press it down evenly on the dish using the bottom of a measuring cup to spread it evenly.
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Bake until the edges begin to turn golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Lemon Filling
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Mix the lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon extract and sea salt in a medium saucepan over low heat.
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Increase the heat to medium and slowly whisk in the coconut cream.
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Continue to whisk as the filling heats up, about 1-2 minutes, or until thickened.
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Remove from heat.
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Transfer the lemon filing to the baking dish and bake for an addition l15 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a rack.
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Once the filling has cooled and set completely remove from the dish and slice into bars.
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Sprinkle with additional dried lavender flowers and or vegan powdered sugar and serve!
Notes & More
Recipe adapted.
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