Lemon Bars

Vegan, Gluten-free, Oil-free

Lemon Bars

Healthy & delicious summer dessert.

Are you a fan of sweet potatoes? Then you have to try these Lemon Bars. Made with a few whole food ingredients and no added sugar, these sweet potato Lemon Bars are just out of this world.

Lemon Bars

Lemon Bars

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 4 cups rolled oats, ground into flour

• 1 cup dates, pitted (or more, to taste)

• 3 T lemon juice

• ½ cup plant milk (unsweetened), more if needed to adjust consistency

• 1 T vanilla extract (optional)

• Zest of one lemon

For the Filling

• 4 cups Japanese sweet potatoes (microwaved, cooled and peeled)

• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1 cup plant milk (unsweetened)

• 1 cup dates

• Zest of one lemon

Directions

1. In a blender or food processor, add the crust ingredients in the order indicated and process until the mixture comes together. Press into a 9×13” Pyrex baking dish to form the crust.

2. In a high-speed blender, blend the lemon juice, zest, milk and dates until smooth.

3. Add the potatoes one cup at a time until well combined.

4. Spread filling evenly over the crust. Smooth out the surface or make a pattern with a fork.

5. Cover and place in the fridge for several hours or overnight. Alternatively, put in the freezer for about one hour.

6. Store leftover bars in the fridge or freezer.

No animals were harmed during the creation of this recipe!

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