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Lemon smores bars topped with toasted coconut, stacked on a pink plate.

Lemon Coconut S’mores Bars (Gluten Free)

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Servings 9 servings
Calories 446
Author Unbound Wellness

Ingredients

Instructions

  • To make the graham cracker crust
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and line an 8×8″ baking dish with lightly greased parchment paper.
  • Combine the ingredients for the crust in a large bowl and stir until fully incorporated. The batter should be fairly wet and sticky.
  • Press the batter into the baking dish until it evenly covers the bottom. Transfer to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and set aside, allow the crust and the pan to cool to the touch.
  • For the marshmallow
  • Pour 1/2 cup of water into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over top. Stir gently to ensure the gelatin is combined. Set aside.
  • Using a medium-sized pot slowly heat the honey combined with the other 1/2 cup of water. Slowly bring the temperature to 235-240 F degrees on low heat. Remove from heat immediately once the mixture comes to temperature.
  • Slowly add in the honey mixture to gelatin mixture as you whisk on high with either an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer. Continue whisking on high, until stiff peaks start to form in the marshmallow mixture. At the end add the turmeric for color (if desired) and 1 tsp of lemon oil. Whisk for just a couple of seconds to combine. Taste the marshmallow and add more lemon oil as desired or more turmeric for your desired color. 
  • Pour the mixture over the prepared crust and place in the fridge to harden for 3-4 hours or until soft and springy to the touch.
  • For the topping 
  • Preheat the oven to 325 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the shredded coconut to the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 4-8 minutes, checking often to ensure they don’t burn, until lightly toasted. Set aside.
  • Combine the chocolate and coconut cream in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each round, or over a double boiler.
  • Allow the ganache to cool slightly (you don’t want it to be steaming or the marshmallow can melt) before pouring over the marshmallow. Use a rubber spatula to evenly spread the chocolate over the marshmallow. Sprinkle with the toasted coconut. 
  • Transfer to the fridge to allow to harden for 1-2 hours.
  • Once the ganache is set, remove from the fridge and carefully transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 9 large slices, and 18 small slices and serve chilled!

Notes

ALL NUTRITIONAL FACTS ARE ESTIMATIONS AND NOT EXACT.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.6g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 2.7g