No Bake Margarita Bars (Vegan, Paleo)

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

unsweetened shredded coconut (plus 1/4 cup for garnish)

1 cup

raw cashews (toasted)

2 tbsp

coconut sugar

1/2 cup

almond meal

1 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

2 tbsp

coconut oil

3/4 tsp

coarse salt

1 1/2 cups

raw cashews (soaked for 1 hour)

3/4 cup

coconut oil (melted, refined or unrefined is fine - refined will taste more coconutty)

3/4 cup

coconut cream

1/2 cup

+ 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

2 tbsp

freshly squeezed orange juice

1/2 cup

+ 2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey

2 tbsp

lime zest

1 1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 tsp

tequila (optional)

salt (or more to taste)

Scant cup coconut cream (chilled at least 2 hours)

1 tsp

light coconut sugar or honey

1/4 cup

toasted coconut

lime wedges