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Lemon Bars with Almond Shortbread Crust2gNET CARBS
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Lemon Bars with Almond Shortbread Crust

Bright, tangy lemon custard over a buttery almond shortbread crust, sweetened with monk fruit.

Prep20 min
Bake30 to 37 min
Oven350°F
Chill2 hr
Makes16 bars
Serving1 bar (2 inch square)
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Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated monk fruit sweetener
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Lemon filling

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
  • 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour

Garnish

  • 1 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener for dusting (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
  2. Stir the almond flour, granulated monk fruit and salt together, then stir in the melted butter until it looks like damp sand. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Bake the crust 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges are light golden. Let it cool at least 10 minutes while you make the filling.
  4. Whisk the eggs and powdered monk fruit until smooth. Whisk in the lemon juice, lemon zest and coconut flour until there are no lumps.
  5. Pour the filling over the crust. Bake 18 to 22 minutes, until the edges are set and the center barely jiggles when you nudge the pan.
  6. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.
  7. Lift out by the parchment, dust with powdered monk fruit if you like, and cut into 16 squares with a knife wiped clean between cuts.
Tip: Powdered monk fruit dissolves better than granulated in the filling, so the bars stay smooth instead of gritty. Keep them refrigerated.
Dad jokeWhy did the lemon bar refuse to share? It did not want to make anyone feel too sour about it.

Nutrition per serving (1 bar (2 inch square))

115Calories
11.5gTotal carbs
1.5gFiber
2gNet carbs
0.7gSugar
4.1gProtein
10.2gFat
37mgSodium

Estimated per serving from USDA FoodData Central and typical US label values. Total carbs include sugar alcohols; net carbs subtract fiber and sugar alcohols. Sugar alcohols: 8g.

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Inspired by The Roasted Root. Our version is rewritten and adjusted for lower carbs. This recipe is still in our test kitchen; amounts may change after testing. Nutrition is estimated and for general information only, not medical advice. Check with your care team about your own carb targets. DisclaimerPrinted from diabeticrecipes.us/recipes/lemon-bars-with-almond-shortbread-crust/