Lemon Bars - Center for Nutrition Studies

Name: Lemon Bars - Center for Nutrition Studies
Ingredients: 2 large Japanese sweet potatoes (about 1 pound each), peeled and roughly chopped; 1 cup rolled oats (not quick oats; gluten-free if necessary); ¾ cup walnuts; ¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, divided; ½ cup pitted dates, soaked; 2 tsp lemon extract; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce; 1 (13-ounce) can lite coconut milk; ½ cup pure maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener); Grated zest of 1 lemon; ¼ cup lemon juice

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These delicious lemon bars have a secret ingredient: beautiful Japanese sweet potatoes! These frozen delights are creamy, sweet, and loaded with fresh lemon and coconut flavors.

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Ingredients

2 large Japanese sweet potatoes (about 1 pound each), peeled and roughly chopped
1 cup rolled oats (not quick oats; gluten-free if necessary)
¾ cup walnuts
¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, divided
½ cup pitted dates, soaked
2 tsp lemon extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
1 (13-ounce) can lite coconut milk
½ cup pure maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
Grated zest of 1 lemon
¼ cup lemon juice