Healthiest Lemon Squares
Brighten your day with these *Healthiest Lemon Squares*, a guilt-free twist on the classic dessert that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, coconut oil, and fresh lemon juice, these bars strike the perfect balance between tangy and sweet, all while being naturally gluten-free and refined sugar-free. The buttery almond flour crust is topped with a luscious, zesty lemon filling sweetened with honey and thickened with arrowroot powder for a silky-smooth texture. Finished with an optional dusting of powdered sugar substitute, these easy-to-make lemon squares are ready in just 45 minutes and are perfect for everything from afternoon snacks to elegant dessert spreads. Indulge in a fresh, citrusy treat that’s as good for your body as it is for your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 0.25 cups coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.25 teaspoons sea salt
- 3 large eggs
- 0.75 cups fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons lemon zest
- 0.5 cups honey
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 1 tablespoons coconut flour
- 1 tablespoons powdered sugar substitute (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and sea salt. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, arrowroot powder, and coconut flour until smooth and well-combined.
Pour the lemon mixture over the pre-baked crust, spreading it out evenly.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the lemon squares to cool completely in the pan. Then, transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Once chilled, use the parchment overhang to lift the squares out of the pan. Slice into 12 even squares.
Optional: Dust with a powdered sugar substitute for a decorative finish before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2440 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 167.3 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.8 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 812 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.8 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 136.9 g | ||
| Protein | 62.8 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 535 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 524 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
