Gluten-Free Lemon Bars
Description
These lemon bars use almond flour instead of traditional flour to reduce the carbs and make them gluten-free. They can easily be made diabetes-friendly by switching the sugar for a sugar substitute as they use otherwise naturally low carb items.
Ingredients
Crust:
Filling:
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Grease and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
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Mix crust ingredients in a medium bowl.
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Press crust mixture into pan and bake 10 minutes.
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Wisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and almond flour.
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Pour filling mixture over warm crust.
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Bake 18-22 minutes or until center is set.
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Cool for 30 minutes then chill for 1-2 hours.
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Top with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 165kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11g17%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Sodium 67mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 11g
- Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Nutrition facts are based on using regular sugar. If using a sugar-free substitute, such as Stevia, nutrition facts change to: Calories: 125, 11g total fat, Saturated fat 3g, Sodium 67mg, Total carbs 3.5g, Fiber 1.6g, Sugar 0.2g, Protein 4g.
