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Creamy Coconut Lavender Lemon Bars

These Creamy Coconut Lavender Lemon Bars are gluten-free, egg-free, and easily made vegan. They’re lemony-sweet with just a hint of floral from the lavender.
Course Dessert
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

For the filling

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup canned coconut cream the thick, white portion at the top the can only
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 lemons zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon dried lavender buds
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric for color (optional)
  • A pinch of salt

For the crust

  • 1 cup 1:1 gluten free flour blend (145 g)
  • 1/2 cup oat flour (50 g)
  • 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons cane sugar, divided (75 g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons butter coconut oil, or vegan butter substitute, softened
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking or rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried lavender buds

Instructions
 

  • Add the raw cashews to a heat-proof bowl and cover with just-boiled water. Let soak, uncovered, for 1 hours. Drain thoroughly.
  • While the cashews are soaking, prepare the crust. Preheat the oven to 350° F and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment or using a handheld mixer, add the gluten-free flour, oat flour, ⅓ cup sugar, and the salt. Mix to combine.
  • With the mixer on low, add the softened butter a tablespoon or so at a time. Once all the butter has been added, increase the speed to medium and mix for 2-3 minutes until the dough comes together. It should have the texture of thick cookie dough.
  • Measure out ⅓ cup of the dough and set it aside. Then press the remaining dough into the prepared pan using your hands or a spatula. It might not seem like enough dough but keep pressing into an even layer.
  • Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, until the edges are are beginning to turn golden brown.
  • While the crust bakes, prepare the crumble topping by combining the reserved ⅓ cup dough, 2 tablespoons sugar, quick oats, and lavender in a small bowl. Mix with a fork or your fingers until evenly combined and crumbly. Set aside.
  • Remove the crust from the oven and set aside while you prepare the filling.
  • Add the soaked cashews, coconut cream, maple syrup, lemon juice and zest, cornstarch, lavender, and salt to a blender and blend on high speed for about 30 seconds. Let it rest, then blend it again for another 30 seconds to a minute until is it very smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the lemon filling over the crust, spreading it into an even layer and tapping on the counter once or twice to remove any air bubbles.
  • Sprinkle the the prepared crumble evenly over the top of the lemon filling.
  • Bake for 25-28 minutes, until set and only slightly jiggly in the center. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 30-45 minutes before placing it into the refrigerator until completely cooled—at least 4 hours but overnight is even better.
  • Once cooled, slice into 16 even squares and serve. Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

Adapted from Minimalist Baker
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