Healthy vegan lemon slice

This healthy vegan lemon slice is seriously good, friends. I’m talking, possibly my favourite slice ever good and thats a big call. 7 ingredients, grain and gluten free options, easy peasy to whip up and a guaranteed crowd pleaser- you’re going to want to save this recipe.

Lemon slice was a childhood favourite for me, an Australian and New Zealand classic that was one of the first recipes kids master, back in my day. Zingy, chewy, nostalgic and… so incredibly sweet. Trying the slice as an adult I was bitterly disappointed and like so many things I loved as. child my fully grown human palette was not a fan.

So I created this healthy lemon slice instead. Naturally vegan, free from refined sugar and gluten free.

INGREDIENTS LIST

• Almond meal– I prefer to use almond flour for this recipe as it is finer and I like the texture better- however almond meal is much more readily available and still works great. Make sure you choose blanched almond meal or activated almond meal for this recipe.
• Rolled oats– a wholegrain, there are many different types of oats but we always use organic rolled oats. Steer clear of quick oats as they are the most highly processed, and be sure to choose certified gluten free if needed.
• Shredded coconut– the meat from fresh, whole coconut that has been dried and finely chopped. You can use flaked coconut too, just follow the gram measurements.
• Pure maple syrup– my go-to sticky sweetener, but you can substitute for any others you prefer, eg honey, agave, coconut nectar, however maple syrup yields teh best result. Date syrup works well too. 
• Medjool dates– a fresh fruit perfect for raw cakes because of there ability to bind the mixture.
• Coconut oil– the oil extracted from the meat of a coconut. Butter is a delicious substitute here if you don’t like coconut oil.
• Coconut butter– delicious source of good fats coconut butter is simply coconut processed to a smooth paste.
• Lemon– the essential citrusy flavour of our slice!

THE EQUIPMENT

• Food processor
• Cup measurements
• Heat proof bowl + small pot for boiling water
• A cake tin

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN COCONUT BUTTER

You can find coconut butter at your local health food store, or possibly your supermarket (if you’re lucky enough to have a good one!), but never fear if you can’t find it, its super easy to make it yourself from the comfort of your own home. It’ll not only be far more cost effective, but its quick and easy, earth friendly (yay for no packaging), and always satisfying when you’ve whipped up your very own irresistible coconut butter.

Note- Full disclosure: I have not been able to create a coconut butter as good as store bought- perhaps they use a stone ground variety?

So, here’s the very complicated recipe you guys… are you ready?

• 3 cups shredded coconut

Thats it!

1. Simply blend shredded coconut in a food processor for 10 minutes, scrapping down the sides occasionally with a spatular.
2. Store your coconut butter in a glass jar

If you want to have a go at making your own coconut condensed milk, try this recipe here.

If you love our vegan no bake lemon slice here’s a few of our other favourites to try

• Low carb vegan bliss balls 
• Hazelnut, raspberry ganache bars
• Paleo vegan chocolate bread
• Pecan brownies with almond butter frosting 
• Silky smooth cacao and vanilla bean slice 
• Raw oceanic peppermint and white chocolate baby cakes 

We hope you like this Healthy vegan lemon slice recipe as much as we do!

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