Vegan Lemon Bars

These easy Vegan Lemon Bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet. They're eggless, dairy-free, and easy to make gluten-free, too!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings squares

Calories 166 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

¼ quantity Easy Vegan Pie Crust
1 cup Lemon juice
2 tsp lemon extract (or zest of one large lemon)
1 ½ cup granulated white sugar*
1 cup plant milk
6 tbsp cornstarch
pinch of turmeric (optional for color)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400℉.
Make the Easy Vegan Pie Crust and press it into the bottom of a 9 x 9-inch baking dish. Do not bake the crust.

Make the Filling

Combine all ingredients into a high-walled saute pan at room temperature. Stir until cornstarch is fully dissolved.
Heat over medium to high heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
Pour the thickened mixture over the uncooked pie crust and bake at 400F for 15 minutes.
Allow the bars to cool and set for 30-60 minutes before slicing.
Dust with powdered sugar, slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Not Vegan? Use dairy milk instead of plant milk

Gluten-Free? Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour replacement for the pie crust, or your favorite gluten-free pie crust recipe and you're all set. Make sure to opt for a gluten-free plant milk as well.

*A note about granulated sugar: Not all granulated sugar is vegan, make sure to choose a USDA Organic variety to ensure it is not processed with bone char, an animal ingredient.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 1gFat: 3.4gSugar: 23g

Keyword dairy-free, easy, egg-free, nut-free

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