Reduced Guilt Lemon Bars

Lemon bars are believed to have originated in the United States and have been a popular dessert since the early 20th century.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Reduced Guilt Lemon Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Crust
• 0.5 cup Almond flour
• 0.5 cup Coconut flour
• 2 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 1 cup Filling
• 0.5 cup Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
• 2 tablespoon Tapioca flour
• 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup. Mix until well combined.
3. Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the filling ingredients: lemon juice, lemon zest, eggs, maple syrup, and tapioca flour.
5. Pour the filling over the baked crust. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes.
7. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
8. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.