Coconut Lemon Bars!

For the crust:

1 1/2 c. oats

1/2 c. shredded coconut

1/4 c. sugar

1/2 c. melted coconut oil

 

For the filling:

2 eggs

5 T. lemon juice

1T. lemon zest

1/2 c. sugar

2 T. cornstarch

 

For the topping:

1/4 c. lemon juice

1/4 c. water

1/2 c. sugar

2 T. cornstarch

1/4 c. shredded coconut

 

Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease 8x8 pan.  Add oats, coconut, and sugar to a food processor. Grind until oats are fine.

Add oil and pulse until mixture pulls into a ball.  Press mixture into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes in a greased 8x8 pan.  Let cool until the crust is firm and the pan can be touched.  While crust is cooling, beat eggs well.

Add in juice, zest, and sugar.  Remove ¼ cup egg mixture and whisk in cornstarch.  Add cornstarch mixture back to egg mixture and whisk well.  Pour over cooled crust and bake for 18 minutes or until top is no longer wet.  For the topping,

add juice, water, sugar, and cornstarch to a medium pot. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens slightly.  Stir in coconut. Pour over bars.  Let cool.  Serve or store in refrigerator.