Paleo Lemon Bars
These Paleo Lemon Bars have all of the sweet tang of the tried + true classic dessert, but without any white flours or sugars! No-one will even know the difference...
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon, lemon bar, paleo lemon bar, picnic
Servings: 12 bars
Crust
- 1 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 egg
Filling
- 3 whole eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp coconut flour
The Crust
In a medium sized bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, chopped pecans, lemon zest and salt. Mix until combined.
Add the coconut oil, maple syrup and egg. Mix until throughly combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the baking dish until it forms a thin layer. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
The Filling
While the crust is baking, begin to make the filling by combining the eggs, egg yolks, maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla and coconut flour.
Mix all of the ingredients WELL. A hand mixer or stand mixer works best. There should be no strands of visible egg white or yolk.
Pour the mixture over a still warm crust (straight out of the oven is best) and bake for an additional 18-23 minutes or until the centre has just a bit of jiggle left.
Let the bars come to room temperature before placing in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours to set. Cut and enjoy!
**If you aren't Paleo, feel free to dust the tops with powdered sugar! It really adds to the lemon bar feel. If you ARE Paleo, you can achieve a similar consistency by blending coconut sugar on high speed in a high speed blender until it forms a powder.