Low Carb Lemon Bars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 38 minutes
Cool Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 71kcal
Luscious low carb lemon square bars that are very close to the real thing. These yummy treats are made with a blend of almond flour and Carbquik.
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Ingredients
Crust:
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup low carb sugar substitute
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum optional, just helps hold it together better
Filling:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup Swerve Confectioners Powdered Sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon grass-fed gelatin about half packet
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
- Blend crust ingredients using a pastry cutter. Press crust into a 8 x 8-inch baking pan spayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly.
- Beat the ingredients for the filling for about a minute then pour evenly over the baked crust.
- Return to oven and bake again for about 15-20 minutes or until set.
- Let cool at room temperature, cut into 16 even squares. Keep cool in the refrigerator.
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Notes
Carbquik can be used in place of the coconut flour if gluten free isn't needed.
The lemon topping can be doubled for a thicker layer on top if desired.
Net carb per square: about 0.9 g
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Additional Info
- Net Carbs 1g
- % Carbs: 6.1%
- % Protein: 12.1%
- % Fat: 81.8%