Lemon Pie Dream Bars (Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-free, Refined-Sugar-Free)

Ingredients

• 1 cup macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup almond or coconut flour
• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup honey, maple syrup or coconut nectar
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked 2 hours (okay to skip, but helps to make dish creamy)
• 1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
• 1/3 cup cacao butter, grated or finely chopped (can find in baking section of most stores)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or 5-10 drops pure therapeutic grade lemon essential oil
• 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
• 2 tbsp honey, maple syrup or coconut nectar
• 5 dates pitted, chopped and soaked in warm water for 10 minutes (this helps them mix better)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric