Healthy Almond Flour Lemon Bars

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Rest Time 120 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 55 mins
Cooking Method:
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Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 8
Calories: 127
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Gluten Free, Keto, Pescatarian, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free
Ingredients
    For the Crust
  • ¾ cup almond flour (fine & organic)
  • 3 tbsp butter (grass-fed, softened. Can also use coconut oil)
  • ¼ cup powdered monk fruit (or zero calorie sugar substitute of choice)
  • ½ tsp salt
    • For the Filling
  • 3 eggs (large)
  • 1 lemon (zested)
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/4 cup monk fruit (granulated style)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a small 8x6 (1 QT) baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. 2
    In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, salt, butter/coconut oil, and monk fruit with a rubber spatula
  3. 3
    Press the mixture evenly and firmly into the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. 4
    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are slightly golden.
  5. 5
    In the meantime, make the filling. Beat the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and slightly bubbling, approximately 2 minutes.
  6. 6
    Pour lemon mixture over the crust into your baking dish.
  7. 7
    Bake for 25 minutes, or until the lemon filling is set. Cool completely in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  8. 8
    Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Serving Size 1 lemon bar

Amount Per Serving
Calories 127kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.5g18%
Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
Cholesterol 92.3mg31%
Sodium 174.2mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 3.4g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 4.6g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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