The Best Vegan Lemon Bars

The tangy lemon flavor and buttery crust in these vegan lemon bars make them a great choice for any event.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

In a bowl, mix together flour, powdered sugar, and melted vegan butter until a dough forms

Press the dough into the bottom of a greased 8x8 inch baking dish

Bake the crust for 20 minutes until lightly golden brown

Meanwhile, in another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and almond milk until smooth

Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust

Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until the lemon layer is set

Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours

Once chilled, dust the top with powdered sugar

Slice into bars and serve