Lemon Power Bars

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Lemon Power Bars

Zest from one lemon

1 1/2 cups (375 ml) natural sugar (such as Rapadura)

1/4 cup (60 ml) almond slices

2 tsp (10 ml) almond or vanilla extract

Juice of two lemons

1 tsp (5 ml) agar agar

4 free-range eggs, beaten

2 1/2 cups (400 g) graham cracker crumbs

1/2 lb (250 g) butter, cubed

1/4 cup (60 ml) shredded coconut or

2 Tbsp (30 ml) natural sugar powder

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

 

In a bowl, combine lemon zest, sugar, almond slices

and almond or vanilla extract. In a small saucepan,

heat lemon juice with agar agar until dissolved, then

add to lemon-almond mixture. Stir in eggs. Mix well.

 

Meanwhile, cut butter into graham cracker crumbs to

form a soft, crumbly dough then press it into the

bottom and sides of a baking dish. Pour lemon mixture

into the crust and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from

oven and sprinkle with coconut or sugar powder. Let

cool, then cut into bars.

 

Source: alive #227, September 2001

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 11.21.07

 

This petite treat is refreshing and easy to transport,

especially for energetic kids jumping around in the

schoolyard. When hunger hits, they can grab one and

enjoy the lemony taste of sunshine in a bar.

 

ChupaNote: the texture wasn't the same as a

traditional lemon bar. But the taste was terrific.

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