Keto Lemon Bars
Servings: 9 squares
Calories: 185kcal
Keto lemon bars are a delightful twist on the classic lemon bar recipe and maintain the tangy and refreshing flavor of traditional lemon bars but with a low-carb, gluten-free twist.
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Ingredients
Base
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 3 tablespoons allulose or other sweetener
- 3 tablespons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 medium egg
Filling
- 5 large eggs
- 1 medium egg yolk
- ½ cup allulose or other low carb sweetener
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
Make the base
- Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F degrees and line a 8 inch square baking tin with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl mix the dry ingredients, then add the melted butter into a dough. The mixture will be a bit sticky.
- Press the dough into the lined baking tin and spread evenly.
- Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- Remove from the oven and pour the filling on top of the base.
Make the Filling
- Make the filling whilst the base is cooking or before the base is made as it needs to be poured onto the base once it is cooked.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, egg yolk, lemon juice, lemon zest and sweetener. Whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the almond flour and xanthan gum.
- Pour on top of the cooked base and bake for 15-18 minutes until the middle is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, open the oven door a jar and allow to cool for 1 hour.
- Remove the baking tin from the oven and place in the fridge to cool for at least 4 hours. Ideally over night.
- Cut into square and remove from the tin. Sprinkle with powdered sweetener on top (optional).
Notes
Makes 9 squares
Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 3g | Net Carbohydrates: 4g