Apricot tumeric lemon bars

Name: Apricot tumeric lemon bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: pinch of black pepper; 1 1/2 cups dried apricots; 1 cup gluten-free steel cut oats; 1/2 cup walnuts; 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp organic lemon zest - divided into 1 tsp and 1 tsp; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; pinch of black pepper; ADDITION TOPPING IDEAS: Cacao nibs crushed walnuts almond slivers chia seeds pumpkin seeds

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:15min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:49:45 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories331.7 kcal (17%)

Total Fat18.6 g (27%)

Carbs38.3 g (15%)

Sugars18.6 g (21%)

Protein9.1 g (18%)

Sodium7.7 mg (0%)

Fiber8.2 g (29%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

black pepper

1 ½ cupsdried apricots

1 cupsteel cut oats

gluten-free

½ cupwalnuts

1 tablespoonchia seeds

¼ cupfresh lemon juice

2 tsplemon zest

organic, divided into 1 tsp and 1 tsp

1 tspvanilla extract

1 ½ tspground turmeric

black pepper

Cacao nibs

ADDITION TOP IDEAS ed

Instructions

Step 1

Soak the dried apricots in hot water for about 5 - 10 minutes. When they've softened, drain the water BUT RESERVE 1 Tbsp of the water. Place the apricots in the food processor.

Step 2

Add all the other ingredients to the food processor except the reserved water, 1 tsp of the lemon zest, coconut and any other toppings you may be including. Blend until the mixture turns into a dough-like consistency.

Step 3

If the mixture is too dry, add the reserved 1 Tbsp of soaking water.

Step 4

In a parchment lined 8x8 dish, add the mixture and press down to evenly distribute the dough. (You may not need parchment, I just find it easiest to cut the bars later.)

Step 5

Top with coconut, remaining 1 tsp of lemon zest and any other desired toppings

Step 6

Refrigerate at least 2 - 3 hours before serving to firm up. The end result is meant to be soft and sticky. Store covered in the refrigerator.

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