Lemon Squares
By J Kate
These must make bars are a light version of an old favorite. A great addition to any picnic or gathering.
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CRUST
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1 cup almond flour (fine ground)
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1/4 tsp sea salt
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2 Tbsp powdered xylitol*
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1 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
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2 Tbsp raw unsalted butter, melted
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1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
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LEMON TOPPING
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1/4 cup almond flour (fine ground)
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1/4 cup powdered xylitol*
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2 tsp Stevita Spoonable stevia
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4 large free-range eggs
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1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with unbleached parchment paper.
CRUST Combine the almond flour, powdered xylitol, and sea salt in a large bowl. In a medium bowl, stir together coconut oil, butter and vanilla extract. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until thoroughly combined. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until lightly golden.
LEMON TOPPING While the crust bakes, prepare the topping. In a blender or food processor (or by hand with a whisk), combine the almond flour, powdered xylitol, stevia, eggs, and lemon juice. Blend on Medium speed until smooth. Remove the crust from the oven. Pour the topping evenly over the hot crust.
Pop back into oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees F until the topping is golden at edges. Let cool in the baking dish for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Sprinkle with extra powdered xylitol (optional). Cut into bars and serve.
Nutritional Facts
- Servings
- 18
- Calories 90.9
- Total Fat 6.8 g
- Saturated Fat 2.1 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.4 g
- Cholesterol 57.9 mg
- Sodium 51.8 mg
- Potassium 9.9 mg
- Carbohydrate 2.4 g
- Dietary Fiber 0.8 g
- Sugars 0.7 g
- Protein 3.1 g
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16 replies
Xylitol is terrible as an artificial sweetener. Try and keep the calories low without using this junk. Not only is it bad for a human but it will kill a dog.
I have only been with this site a short time. My question is why does it seem that questions are not answered in a timely manner? Some of my questions are the same as questions I see listed already?
Can you use splenda or truvia in this recipe in this recipe instead of xylitol? I have pets in my house and don't want to even keep xylitol around.
Can you use splenda or truvia in this recipe in this recipe instead of xylitol? I have pets in my house and don't want to even keep xylitol around.
Use to make these in high school! YUMMY!!!
Am I reading the nutrition label correct? 18 bars from an 8 in square pan? That means the bars a not even bite sized. 90 calories for less than a bite?
Hello. What does the number means alongside the serving line at the top of the nutritional chart?
New to all this. Where do you buy almond flour? Please don't tell me I have to grind it myself.
New to all this. Where do you buy almond flour? Please don't tell me I have to grind it myself.
New to all this. Where do you buy almond flour? Please don't tell me I have to grind it myself.
With what can we replace powdered xylitol please thanks
Thanks for posting a yummy looking recipe for diabetics that use real ingredients! Almond flour rather than junk white flour, free range eggs rather than egg substitute, real butter and not margarine and fresh squeezed lemon juice. I will be giving this one a go.
can erythritol be used instead of xylitol?
onions, grapes, chocolate, macadamia nuts, ALL are harmful to your pets. pretty sure they aren't harmful to me. oh, I do break out in FAT!!! :)
Can this be converted to using powdered Stevia and/or liquid Stevia?
make sure your pets dont get into these … xylitol is dangerous for pets (theres a huge warning on the package) Makes me wonder how "safe" it is for people.