Easy Lemon Squares
You are going to love these tasty lemon squares and how easy they are to make. They are a variation on a vintage recipe from our Grandma Donna with some of the ingredients changed out for ones with more nutrients in them. These lemon bars are perfect as a simple dessert or after school snack. The bright citrus flavor along with the almond flour crust comes together for a delicious square you're going to love.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil measured solid
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar
For the filling
- 4 eggs room temperature
- 1 tbs lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 cup coconut palm sugar
- 2 tbs coconut flour
- 2 tbs coconut milk soft
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt the coconut oil for the crust.
- In a small bowl combine all ingredients and mix until everything is sticky.
- Line an 8x4 pan with parchment paper.
- Scoop the mixture into the pan and use a silicone spatula to press the crust down evenly.
- Bake for 10 minutes and remove from the oven. Let sit in pan.
- In a larger bowl, mix together the coconut flour and palm sugar. Add in the remaining ingredients and use a handheld mixer to whip on medium for 2 minutes. Make sure no clumps remain.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the crust and pop in the oven. Bake for 22 minutes then shut the oven off.
- Let sit in the oven as it cools for ten more minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool fully in the pan.
- Once cooled, pull out the parchment paper and cut into squares. Store in the fridge
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 51mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg
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