DessertsAugust 24, 2017
Calories
503
Sodium
915mg
38% DV
Fat
34g
53% DV
Protein
32g
64% DV
Carbs
8g
2% DV
Fiber
1g
6% DV
Lemon & Almond Slices
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These gluten free slices of zesty lemon goodness really are hard to resist. They’re light, tangy and the perfect accompaniment to a nice cup of tea. To make the lemon topping you’ll need to use a brand of coconut milk that doesn’t contain emulsifiers (guar gum, carrageenan, methyl cellulose, corn starch, sodium or potassium metabisulfate) as these are chemical additives which cause the fatty and watery layers to stop separating from one another, so you won’t be able to achieve the thick creamy
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For the crust:
175g/6oz ground almonds
2 tbsp. coconut sugar
3 tbsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. maple syrup
For the lemon topping:
125g/4.5oz cashews
250g/9oz coconut cream (the hardened cream from the top of a can of full fat coconut milk)
Zest from 5 lemons
Juice from 4 lemons
2 tbsp. arrowroot starch
1 tbsp. honey
Optional toppings: lemon slices, chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, lemon zest
175g/6oz ground almonds
2 tbsp. coconut sugar
3 tbsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. maple syrup
For the lemon topping:
125g/4.5oz cashews
250g/9oz coconut cream (the hardened cream from the top of a can of full fat coconut milk)
Zest from 5 lemons
Juice from 4 lemons
2 tbsp. arrowroot starch
1 tbsp. honey
Optional toppings: lemon slices, chopped nuts, pumpkin seeds, lemon zest
1. Place the cashews in a bowl of boiling water and leave to rest for 1 hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 170C/340F.
3. Place the ground almonds and coconut sugar in a large bowl and mix well. Add in the maple...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
503
Sodium
915mg
38% DV
Fat
34g
53% DV
Protein
32g
64% DV
Carbs
8g
2% DV
Fiber
1g
6% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat23g117%
Polysaturated Fat1g7%
Monosaturated Fat9g61%
Cholesterol114mg38%
Sodium915mg38%
Potassium117mg3%
Protein32g64%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber1g6%
Sugar4g8%
Vitamin A994IU19%
Vitamin B60.13mg6%
Vitamin C1mg2%
Calcium736mg73%
Iron0.75mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.