Vegan Lemon Bars w/ Ginger & Turmeric

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Applesauce reduces fat while maintaining moisture.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Corn syrup is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is a cost-effective alternative.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar is usually cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, coconut oil, and maple syrup until crumbly.

Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.

Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.

In another bowl, whisk together sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, turmeric, and ginger until smooth.

Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.

Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the dish.

Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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