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Healthy Lemon Bars

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Healthy Lemon Bars are a refreshing, tangy dessert with a lighter twist on the classic lemon bars. Featuring a nutty almond flour crust and a naturally sweetened lemon filling, these bars are gluten-free, lower in sugar, and packed with bright citrus flavor. Perfect for a healthy treat or dessert, they’re simple to make and easy to store for a satisfying snack!

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 ½ cups almond flour

  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour

  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the filling:

  • 3 large eggs

  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)

  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.

  • Make the crust: In a medium bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), and salt. Stir until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, forming an even layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove and let cool slightly.

  • Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Add honey (or maple syrup), lemon juice, lemon zest, coconut flour, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

  • Bake the bars: Pour the lemon filling over the slightly cooled crust. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the filling is set and no longer jiggles when gently shaken. You can check by inserting a toothpick—it should come out clean.

  • Cool and chill: Remove the bars from the oven and let cool in the baking dish for 15 minutes. Then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours to set.

  • Serve: Once chilled, cut into squares and serve. For extra sweetness, you can sprinkle with powdered erythritol or coconut sugar if desired.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water). The texture will differ slightly.If you prefer a different crust, try using gluten-free graham cracker crumbs or crushed nuts.For sweeter bars, add extra honey or maple syrup in the filling.

Find it online: https://cookibly.com/healthy-lemon-bars/