Recipe Directions

  • 1. Place almonds in food processor and process into a fine powder.
  • 2. Add dates, vanilla, lemon juice (if using fresh squeezed don't let any lemon seeds go into the recipe!) and lemon zest to food processor.
  • A note re: lemon zest: Lemon zest is simply lemon peel. If you don't have a fancy zester, just do what I do: use a clean carrot peeler and "peel" the lemon with your carrot peeler and throw the big chunky peels into the food processor for processing. Done!
  • 3. Process again until well mixed. Depending on how hard your dates are this could be a wild ride!
  • 4. Once everything seems pretty well processed thus far, set food processor lemon bar mixture aside for a moment.
  • 5. In a large mixing bowl, place your dried coconut and salt. Mix with a spoon to distribute sea salt.
  • 6. Now dump your food processor mixture into the mixing bowl. Mix everything together with your clean hands so that it's nicely combined and resembling a delicious lemon bar dough!
  • 7. Transfer your raw lemon bar dough into your final dish. I like to use a glass brownie dish. Now press the mixture down into the dish with your hands so that the mixture sticks together nicely.
  • 8. Ideally, you should refrigerate your raw lemon bars for about an hour so that they really stick together and are easy to cut.
  • 9. Enjoy your raw lemon bars! Their lemony coconut flavor goes really well with fresh or thawed strawberries. They should be stored in the refrigerator.

The Rawtarian's Thoughts

By The Rawtarian

Raw lemon bars recipe... How do I love thee? Let me count the lemony-coconutty raw ways...

Before I went raw I used to love lemon bars made with lemon and coconut. Lemon bars are so sweet and flavorful and I used to eat them quite frequently as a sweet snack.

So when I went raw I knew I needed a substitute. Surprisingly, these raw lemon bars are easy to whip up and the taste is pretty similar to the lemon bar recipes that I remember from days of yore!

This raw lemon bar recipe is pretty easy to make, you just need to food process almost everything, mix recipe together with your hands, and then press it down into a pan with your hands. The toughest part of making raw lemon bars is getting the dates to process well, especially if your dates aren't fresh.

Tip: Be careful if doubling this raw lemon bar recipe. You might want to make two batches right after one another instead of making one huge batch because it can be tough to get everything to move well in the food processor.

Tip: If your dates are rock-hard try softening them by soaking them in warm water for half-an-hour, then squeezing almost all water out of them before using in this raw lemon bar recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Nutritional score: 66 out of 100
  • This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates.
  • This recipe is low in Calories.
  • This recipe is a good source of Dietary Fiber, Riboflavin, and Vitamin E.
  • This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, and Iron.

Amounts per 65 g (2 oz) suggested serving

NameAmount% Daily
Calories 268 11 %
Protein 5 g 9 %
Fat 17 g 21 %
Carbohydrates 28 g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 6 g 20 %
Sugars 20 g
Calcium 63 mg 6 %
Iron 1.4 mg 10 %
Sodium 224 mg 10 %
Source: USDA, The Rawtarian

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Hi Megs! Probably pretty high in calorie, but am not sure since I don't calculate them nor do I think too much in terms of cals. But they are nice and sweet and dense so a small square does the trick!

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I made these this morning - and they are delicious, and oh-so-easy to make. I have made quite a few of your recipes now - the instructions are really clear, and results are always perfect. Thanks so very much.

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Thank you for your kind words Michelle! Your comment is exactly what I strive for. I want the recipes on this website to be easy, no fail ones :)

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These are fabulous!

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Glad you liked, April!

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I'm dabbling with raw recipes and I'm unsure about the whole soaking nuts. Do you specify when the nuts should be soaked for your recipes?

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Yes, I do specify in all of my recipes.

Basically, if I don't mention soaking then you don't have to do it.

If I specifically say soak - then do it.

:)

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these are great! thank you!

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You're welcome Michael

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Mmmm just made my batch, I rolled them into balls instead of making bars. They are sooo delicious. Can't wait to try them after they've been in refrigerator. I'm watching the clock. I think I'll wanna make them again for coworkers and a bake sale that's coming up.... Thank you so much!

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My pleasure Carla

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I am on day 2 of this raw cleanse, and its been fine not difficult like I first imagined. But I love to cook and was getting bored with not cooking, I stumbled upon this recipe and I am trying it out right now. I'm using dried mission figs instead of dates (just what I have on hand). Smells great, can't wait to try it. Thank you for the recipe!

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Dried figs should work instead of dates

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Omg I am speechless. I cannot tell you how delicious this is! I added flax and chia and ate it as a post workout snack, I might eat the entire thing!!! AMAZING

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:)

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I made these tonight, oh wow, they are SO nice! I admit, I haven't made a properly 'Raw' bar as I had to compromise a bit on ingredients (but organic counts for something, right?!) but they are still VERY tasty and extremely moreish. Yum! I'm looking forward to trying a few more recipes :)

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Hi there...just found your site while searching for Raw Bar recipes for my boyfriend and his workouts...One question...are the almonds soaked overnight and then used in this recipe? or are they used straight from the package.
Looking forward to checking out all your recipes and trying them out on myself and my Meat-Eater boyfriend.
Warmest regards, Lizzy

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straight from package (not soaked)

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Laura Jane, You are a Genius!!! My daughter and I begin our raw food lifestyle last week. So far, we've made the following; green, orange and chocolate smoothies, Alfredo with kelp noodles, tomato soup (twice), lemon bars, brownies, oatmeal, cereal, cashew milk and coconut milks. We've had Aton of fun and enjoyed everything! Thank you Soooo much for sharing your time, efforts and creativity. Thank you for truly giving us hope in becoming successful raw foodies!!! If your ears have been burning lately it's because we delightfully speak of you while we are cooking!!! Much love Tina & Tamara

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Wow, you two have been busy!

xox Tina and Tamara! Love to think of you two giggling and chatting in the kitchen

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I have just recently moved towards eating more raw food and I found this recipe very easy and super delicious, thank you. I can't wait to try the brownie recipe :)

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this is a good one. Browniies are to die for. Do try if you haven't already :)

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I made these Lemon Bars and they were Outstanding! I am not much on sweets, but these were fabulous. Not too sweet and the perfect texture and consistency. Thank you for sharing.

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so glad you liked them Sherry

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Hello Laura-Jane,

Just tried your lemon bars and fell in love with them. The taste is amazing and consistency is perfect. Actually, I already cut it all out and wrapped each piece individually for a go-to little treat when I'm on the go. :)

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