Delicious and Low Carb Keto Lemon Bars

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Delicious and Low Carb Keto Lemon Bars
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on December 28, 2023

These Keto Lemon Bars are a delightful treat for those following a low carb or ketogenic diet. They have a tangy and refreshing lemon flavor on a buttery crust, making them the perfect balance of sweet and tart. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious bars in no time. Whether you're looking for a guilt-free dessert or a crowd-pleasing treat, these Keto Lemon Bars are sure to satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

  • For the crust:
  • - 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • - 1/4 cup coconut flour
  • - 1/4 cup keto-friendly sweetener
  • - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the filling:
  • - 4 large eggs
  • - 1 cup keto-friendly sweetener
  • - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • - 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • - 1/4 cup almond flour
  • - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • - Powdered keto-friendly sweetener for dusting (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, keto-friendly sweetener, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined and a dough forms.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the crust.
  4. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  5. Meanwhile, in another mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, keto-friendly sweetener, lemon juice, lemon zest, almond flour, and baking powder until well combined.
  6. Pour the lemon filling mixture over the baked crust.
  7. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the baking dish.
  9. Once cooled, refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to allow them to fully set.
  10. Optional: Dust the cooled bars with powdered keto-friendly sweetener before serving.
  11. Cut into squares or bars and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Almond flour and coconut flour are low-carb alternatives to traditional wheat flour, making these bars suitable for a keto diet.
  • The combination of freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest gives these bars a burst of citrus flavor.
  • Refrigerating the bars helps to enhance the texture and allows the flavors to meld together for the best taste.
  • You can adjust the sweetness of the bars by adjusting the amount of sweetener used in the crust and filling.