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Grain free lemon bars

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Grain Free / Dairy Free Lemon Bars

I love the subtle sweetness and tartness of these lemon bars.  They remind me of spring with their bright colors.  I added a little turmeric to bring out the deep yellow in the custard.  These bars are lower in sugar so you can enjoy them without the guilt.

 

Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • ½ cup melted coconut oil or non dairy butter
  • ⅓ cup of pure maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 ½ cups fine blanched almond flour (do not use almond meal)
  • 1 tablespoons of coconut flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

  • Zest from 1 ½ lemons
  • ⅔ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 2-4 lemons)
  • 1 7oz can of sweetened evaporated coconut milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut flour, sifted (can sub tapioca flour or arrowroot starch)

To Garnish:

  • Powdered sugar (sifted) or powdered monk fruit sweetener)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.  (Do not use a glass pan as it will likely cause the crust to burn)
  2. First make the crust; whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour and salt, stir in the coconut oil, maple syrup and almond extract.  Mix until well incorporated. Press dough evenly into the bottom of the pan with your hands.  Bake for 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare the filling while the crust bakes.  In a medium bowl, whisk together, lemon zest, lemon juice, evaporated coconut milk, eggs, and sifted coconut flour.  Make sure to whisk this really well so no egg whites are visible.
  4. Once the crust is done, immediately and slowly pour the filling over the crust.  Do not allow the crust to cool first (this is critical).
  5. Lower your oven temperature to 325 degrees F, place the pan immediately in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the center is set and no longer jiggles.

Notes

Cool completely on a wire rack and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to firm up the bars.  Once ready to serve, cut into 12 bars with a sharp knife and sprinkle sifted powdered sugar before serving.

Find it online: https://thezenmommy.com/2022/03/24/grain-free-lemon-bars/