Paleo Lemon Bars Recipe
This delicious paleo lemon bars recipe is an excellent combination of zesty lemon, coconut sugar, and honey, offering a healthy alternative without any artificial flavors or colors.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1/3 cup ghee You will have to keep it at room temperature
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 1 egg room temp
- 2/3 cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup tapioca flour
- Grated Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/8 tsp. sea salt
For the Filling
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon You can get it by juicing about 4 lemons
- Grated zest get it using one lemon
- 1/3 cup with 1 tbsp. raw honey
- 1 tbsp. tapioca flour
- 3 large eggs along with 1 yolk
- 1/2 tsp. coconut flour
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spread butter across the bottom and sides.
- To make the crust, whisk all the ingredients until smooth. You can also use an electric mixer to blend everything well. Chill the mixture for 10 minutes.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the lined baking dish. Spread it evenly and poke it with a fork.
- As the crust bakes, combine the filling ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth, then set aside.
- Bake the crust for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn light brown.
- Remove the crust from the oven and immediately pour the filling over it. Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 15–18 minutes.
- Let the pan cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for about 2 hours. For the best results, refrigerate overnight.
- For serving, cut the chilled mixture into 16 square bars. Sprinkle with organic powdered sugar and top with grated lemon zest. Coconut whipped cream is an optional garnish.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 11gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 277mgSodium: 185mgFiber: 10gSugar: 29g
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