Comments on: Lemon Coconut Bars (dairy-free)

By: Kris Purpura

Kris Purpura — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:16:14 +0000

Lemon oil may be used in aromatherapy. Researchers at The Ohio State University found that lemon oil aroma does not influence the human immune system, but may enhance mood.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:00:22 +0000

@Nicolette, If you can't find xanthan gum can you find guar gum? They both help bind the ingredients, as gluten would do. You could also try ground chia meal but you'd need at least double the amount; maybe more. It's hard to tell without testing the recipe. Can you get your hands on brown rice flour?

By: Nicolette

Nicolette — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:07:37 +0000

Hello Amy,
OK, if sorghum flour is nowhere to be found, what would be your 2nd choice in the flour category? So far, no sorghum flour in the Paris area. Second question: what is the role of the xantham gum? I am also trying to substitute something for this as I’ve had no success in finding this one around here either. I HAVE to make these for our Easter brunch! I won’t be able to mail order in time. Any suggestions?
P.S. This recipe will be the replacement for the old fashioned lemon bars recipe that my family adored: 2 c.white flour, 2 c. white sugar + 1/2 c. powdered sugar, etc. We need this new recipe!
Thanks so much!

By: Olive

Olive — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 03:41:29 +0000

@judie,

you could try a flax substitute!

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/flaxseed-egg-substitute.html

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:42:34 +0000

@Sharon, Choose any nut or seed that works for you. Have fun with it!