Description
Indulge in the refreshing zing of Dairy-Free Paleo Lemon Bars! These delightful treats are a perfect blend of tangy lemon flavor and a crumbly almond flour crust. Easy to make and naturally sweetened, they serve as a nostalgic reminder of sunny picnics and family gatherings. Brighten your day with these irresistible bars that are bound to impress at any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- Zest from 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup paleo egg substitute (flaxseed meal or chia seeds mixed with water)
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour and melted coconut oil until crumbly. Add maple syrup and mix well to create the crust.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- While the crust cools, whisk together lemon juice, zest, egg substitute, maple syrup, and baking powder until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Paleo
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg