No-bake Paleo Lemon Bars (vegan, grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free)

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

unsweetened shredded coconut

1 1/2 cups

roasted cashews

2 tbsp

+ 3/4 teaspoon maple syrup

1 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

salt

1 1/2 cups

roasted cashews, soaked for 1 hour1 (there's no sub for the cashews)

1 cup

+ 2 tablespoons (252 grams) unrefined coconut oil, very soft or melted (do not use cold coconut oil!)

6 tbsp

coconut cream (the top, solid part from a can of full-fat coconut milk that's been refrigerated overnight)

3/4 cup

freshly squeezed lemon juice

2/3 cup

maple syrup (don't use a darker grade)

3 tbsp

lemon zest

1 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

salt, or more to taste