Lemon Bars with Tahini Crust

Makes: 12 bars

I just love the sweet flavor of lemon for dessert! This one has such a beautiful crisp crust and just enough lemon to push through the tofu!

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE TAHINI CRUST:

½ cup rolled oats
½ cup sesame seeds
8 dates
¼ cup tahini
¼ tsp. salt

FOR THE LEMON FILLING:

1 cup fresh lemon juice
14 oz. firm tofu
¼ cup plus 1 tbsp. Swerve sugar replacement
1 tbsp. arrowroot starch
¼ tbsp. lemon zest

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Combine the oats and sesame seeds in the bowl of a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds. Add the dates, tahini and salt and blend until combined, about 90 seconds. Press the mixture down into the prepared baking dish until evenly distributed. Press to pack it down. Bake until the edges are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
3. Combine the lemon juice, tofu, Swerve, arrowroot starch and lemon zest in food processor until smooth. Pour onto the baked crust and bake for an additional 35 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate for about 90 minutes until the custard is set. Cut into 12 squares and lift out, using the parchment paper.

NUTRITION DATA FOR 1 SERVING (1 BAR):

Calories 189kcal
Total Carbohydrates 15g
Protein 7g
Total Fat 6g
Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 45mg
Potassium 41mg
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 0g
Vitamin A 3% Daily Value
Vitamin C 8.3% Daily Value
Calcium 4.6% Daily Value
Iron 12% Daily Value

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Mediterranean Refresh Meal Plan Cookbook here