Vegan Almond Bars With A Citrus Glaze
These Vegan Almond Bars with a Citrus Glaze have a crumbly shortbread crust, a chewy, toffee-like almond center that's intoxicatingly sweet, and a lime glaze that will make your tastebuds tingle. And although they look and taste terribly elegant, they couldn't be easier to make.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 20 bars (approx)
Calories: 203kcal
For the topping
- 3 teaspoon EnerG egg replacer + 5 tablespoon warm water, whisked together until mixed
- ¾ cup light brown sugar (can use regular sugar + 1 teaspoon molasses)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup almonds , chopped
- ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
For the citrus glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter , melted
- Juice of 2 limes
- Zest of 2 limes
Combine the ingredients for the crust with a fork or a pastry blender. Pat evenly into the bottom of a lightly greased 9 X 13-inch pan with oiled fingers.
Bake the crust for 12 minutes in a 350-degree oven until lightly brown and set.
To make the topping, mix all the ingredients in a bowl, then pour over the prepared crust, making sure it coats the crust evenly. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth it out.
Bake for about 22-25 minutes or until the topping has set.
To make the glaze, mix the ingredients for the glaze into a smooth paste. When the bars are still hot, spread the glaze over the bars or drizzle in a decorative pattern. Allow the bars to cool completely, then cut into bars with a sharp, serrated knife.
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg