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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Baking and Sweets

    No-Bake Vegan Lemon Bars

    Published: Jan 22, 2021 · Updated: Sep 4, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These No-Bake Vegan Lemon Bars require just six ingredients. Whip up these bars for a weekday pick-me-up, school lunches, etc. 

    vegan lemon bars

    These vegan lemon bars are a breeze to whip up—made with shredded coconut, almond flour, lemon juice and zest, and maple syrup. If you are a fan of that tart and sweet lemon flavor, you'll love this tasty lemon bar recipe!

    The texture of these lemon bars is different than traditional bars, but trust me—these lemon bars are incredible. These sliceable lemon and coconut flavored bars really hit the spot when your sweet tooth is calling your name!

    This No-Bake Vegan Lemon Bars recipe is... 

    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • No-bake 
    • Simple

    These have become one of my favorite dessert bars - in addition to these classic vegan blondies!

    Ingredients Needed

    Almond Flour

    I recommend using a fine almond flour when making these bars. Using the coarser flour can give it a gritty texture. You can always take the coarse flour and run it through a food processor to make it more delicate in texture. 

    Lemon

    Lemon juice and lemon zest are both used in this recipe. I find that using both of them helps to elevate that tartness and sweetness in the no-bake bars. 

    Maple Syrup

    I used maple syrup to sweeten these lemon bars. I find it adds a nice warm flavor to the bars that isn't overpowering. However, you could swap the maple syrup for an agave liquid instead.

    Shredded Coconut

    I know you might be thinking, "Coconut in a lemon bar recipe?!" But trust me, the flavors go perfectly together. The coconut helps to soak up the mixture and acts as a binder to hold the bars together. 

    Salt and Vanilla Extract

    These two ingredients help to level out all the flavors in the bars! 

    How to Make No-Bake Vegan Lemon Bars

    vegan lemon bars
    1. Mix lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and maple syrup in a bowl. 
    2. Add in almond flour, coconut, and salt. Mix until it creates a thick paste. 
    3. Press into a 6" square pan. 
    4. Refrigerate the bars to set, then slice and serve. 

    No-Bake Vegan Lemon Bars FAQs

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    How to Store No-Bake Vegan Lemon Bars 

    Refrigerate

    These coconut lemon bars need to be kept in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to a week in an airtight container. If you plan to make these bars for entertaining, you can make them up to two days in advance. 

    Freezer

    Slice your bars and place them in a freezer-safe container. You can store them in the freezer for up to three months. Lemon bars make for a great grab-and-go snack or dessert. Just remove one or more from the freezer, and let them thaw in the fridge. Then enjoy!

    How to Zest A Lemon

    Zesting a lemon is really simple. Wash your lemon with some cold water and pat dry. Then rub the lemon against the blades of your Microplane.

    If you don't have a zester, you can use a small pairing knife. This isn't the ideal method, but it will work in a pinch. If using a knife, use it to scrape off a thin layer of peel while rotating the lemon.

    When zesting, you want to remove only the yellow part of the lemon. The white part of the lemon will be extra tart.

    Give these easy No-Bake Vegan Lemon Bars a try! They are simple to make—no need to turn the oven on—and great for kids and adults. 

    More Lemon Recipes

    Craving more lemon recipes? Give these recipes a try!

    • Green Lemonade
    • Lemon Blueberry Muffins 
    • Lemony Garlic Broccoli Bowl
    • Easy Lemon Fennel Scone Bites 

    Recipe

    vegan lemon bars

    No-Bake Vegan Lemon Bars

    These No-Bake Vegan Lemon Bars require just six ingredients. Whip up these bars for a weekday pick-me-up, packing in school lunches, etc. 
    4.41 from 10 votes
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    Course: Baked goods, Dessert and snack, Fruit dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: no-bake lemon bars, raw lemon bars, vegan lemon bars
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 9 slices
    Calories: 274kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups almond flour
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • juice of 1 lemon about 2 tbsp
    • zest of 1 lemon
    • 2 cups shredded coconut
    • pinch of salt
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    Instructions

    • Mix the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add the lemon zest, and stir to combine well.
      vegan lemon bars
    • Add the almond flour, salt, and shredded coconut. Stir very well to combine. The result should be a thick paste-like batter.
      vegan lemon bars
    • Line a 6’’ square baking tray with parchment paper. (You can skip this if using a silicone baking tray.)
    • Pour the mixture into the tray, pressing it flat with your fingers until flat and even.
      vegan lemon bars
    • Refrigerate for 2 hours, to allow the lemon bars to firm up.
    • Cut into 9 square bars.
      vegan lemon bars

    Notes

    • Ingredient amounts are for a 6’’ square baking tray.
    • The lemon bars can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Janice Brooks says

      November 07, 2021 at 10:10 am

      Can't t wait to try some new recipes

    4.41 from 10 votes (10 ratings without comment)

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