Keto Lemon Bars
The perfect snack… Tangy, sweet and so delicious, and each bar contains just 3.2 net carbs so you can enjoy guilt-free
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 9
Ingredients:
3 large eggs
2 lemons, zested and squeezed to yield ¼ c. lemon juice
¾ c. + 1 T. monk fruit sweetener or erythritol, divided
¼ c. coconut flour
8 T. unsalted butter, melted
1 c. + 5 T. almond flour
Directions:
1. Add eggs, lemon juice, 1 T. lemon zest, ¾ cup monk fruit sweetener, and coconut flour to blender container. Blend until smooth and creamy. Place in refrigerator until slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes.
2. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with a piece of parchment paper.
3. In medium mixing bowl, add melted butter, almond flour, and remaining tablespoon of monk fruit sweetener. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
4. Press almond flour crust into the prepared baking pan. Par bake crust for 7 minutes.
5. Remove crust from oven and set aside to cool slightly while the filling thickens in the refrigerator.
6. Pour the filling over the crust and bake until the center is set, 18-20 minutes.
7. Remove from oven to a cooling rack and let the lemon bars cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 198
Fat: 17.8g
Protein: 6.1g
Carbs/Serving:
Total Carbs: 15.4g
Fiber: 2.2g
Net Carbs: 3.2g
by Sven-Ost