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5 from 3 votes

Strawberry Lemon Bars

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 9
Author: Amy Rains

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • 1 tsp lemon extract
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

For the filling:

  • 2 cups frozen strawberries
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds

For the crumb topping:

  • 1 cup walnuts (or nut of choice)
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Begin by making your filling, this has a jam consistency. In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, lemon juice, maple syrup and lemon zest. Heat to a medium to medium high heat, until mixture begins to bubble. Let bubble for 1-2 minutes, then lower heat to a simmer. While simmering, be sure to mash the berries with a wooden spoon. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, remove from heat. Add in chia seeds. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a glass jar or dish, and place in the fridge to cool completely. This will take about 1 hour, but you can also make the filling and let sit overnight.
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. To make your crust, combine all crust ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until a dough like texture forms. Press the crust into an 8x8 pan, evenly distributing. Place in the oven and bake for 15 mins. Set aside and cool. Leave oven on.
  • While crust is cooling, make the crumb mixture. Combine all ingredients into your food processor and pulse for about 10 seconds, or until mixture is crumbly.
  • Once crust is cooled, spread the jam filling over the crust. Complete by topping with the crumb mixture. Now bake for 20-22 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares.