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Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

Prep Time 15 mins
Rest Time 180 mins
Total Time 3 hrs 15 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 350  F
Servings: 12
Calories: 165
Dietary: Diabetes Friendly, Gluten-free, Wheat-free
Description

These lemon bars use almond flour instead of traditional flour to reduce the carbs and make them gluten-free. They can be made diabetes-friendly by switching the sugar for a sugar substitute as they use otherwise naturally low carb items.

Ingredients
    Crust:
  • 1 cup of almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons oat flour
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar or sugar substitute (such as monk fruit blend)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
    • Filling:
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute (such as Monk fruit/allulose blend)
  • 1/3 cup of lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons almond flour
Instructions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. 2
    Grease and line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper
  3. 3
    Mix crust ingredients in a medium bowl.
  4. 4
    Press into pan and bake 10 minutes
  5. 5
    Wisk eggs, sugar, lemon juice, zest and almond flour.
  6. 6
    Pour over warm crust
  7. 7
    Bake 18-22 minutes until center is se
  8. 8
    Cool for 30 minutes then chill for 1-2 hour.
  9. 9
    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 using regular sugar. If using a sugar-free substitute such as Stevia. Nutrition change: Calories: 125, 11gm, Saturated fat 3gm, Sodium 67mg, Total carbs 3.5gm, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.2g, Protein 4gm.

Keywords: Gluten-free, Reduced-car desserts
Read it online: https://flourishwithoutflour.com/recipe/gluten-free-lemon-bars/