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Easy Keto Lemon Bars Recipe

These easy keto lemon bars are a sweet treat bursting with lemon flavor and they have a tangy tart side. With a chewy lemon filling and a coconut flour crust, these are the truly best keto lemon bars. All you need to make this low-carb dessert are a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes total cooking time. Not only are they delicious, these keto treats 3.2 grams of net carbs, 6.1 grams of protein and monk fruit sweetener (a low carb sweetener) instead of regular sugar. These keto lemon treats are healthy and the best part is they will satisfy that sweet tooth.

two keto lemon bars from Flavor Portal recipe on a light blue plate next to lemon wedges and a little stack of keto lemon bars
This is the keto version of the classic lemon bar, quick and easy to make.

This low-carb lemon bar recipe calls for coconut flour, however, if you’re not allergic to nuts you can substitute it for 1/4 cup of almond flour.

Nutrition Facts

Nutritional Information: *

Calories: 198

Fat: 17.8g

Protein: 6.1g

Carbs/Serving: 

Total Carbs: 15.4g

Fiber: 2.2g

Net Carbs: 3.2g

*Source: HappyForks.com recipe analyzer.

Nutritional values information provided for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 fresh lemons, zested and squeezed to yield ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener or erythritol, divided
  • ¼ cup of coconut flour
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup + 5 tablespoons almond flour

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • 8″x8″ baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl

Instructions

  1. Add eggs, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, ¾ cup monk fruit sweetener, and coconut flour to blender container. Blend until smooth and creamy. Place in refrigerator until slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes.
  2. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with a piece of parchment paper.
  3. In large mixing bowl, add melted butter, almond flour, and remaining tablespoon of monk fruit powder. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Press almond flour crust into the prepared baking pan. Par bake crust for 7 minutes. 
  5. Remove crust from oven and set aside to cool slightly while the filling thickens in the refrigerator. 
  6. Pour the lemon filling over the crust and bake until the center is set, 18-20 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven to a cooling rack and let the lemon bars cool completely to room temperature before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
keto lemon bar from Flavor Portal recipe on a light blue plate next to lemon wedges and a little stack of keto lemon bars
Keto lemon bars are the best sugar-free lemon bars.

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keto lemon bar from Flavor Portal recipe on a light blue plate next to lemon wedges and a little stack of keto lemon bars

Easy Keto Lemon Bars

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

These easy keto lemon bars are a sweet treat bursting with lemon flavor and they have a tangy tart side. With a chewy lemon filling and a coconut flour crust, these are the truly best keto lemon bars. All you need to make this low-carb dessert are a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes total cooking time. Not only are they delicious, these keto treats 3.2 grams of net carbs, 6.1 grams of protein and monk fruit sweetener (a low carb sweetener) instead of regular sugar. These keto lemon treats are healthy and the best part is they will satisfy that sweet tooth.

This low-carb lemon bar recipe calls for coconut flour, however, if you're not allergic to nuts you can substitute it for 1/4 cup of almond flour.

Nutrition Facts Nutritional Information: * Calories: 198 Fat: 17.8g Protein: 6.1g Carbs/Serving: 

Total Carbs: 15.4g

Fiber: 2.2g

Net Carbs: 3.2g

*Source: HappyForks.com recipe analyzer.

Nutritional values information provided for entertainment and educational purposes only and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 fresh lemons, zested and squeezed to yield ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener or erythritol, divided
  • ¼ cup of coconut flour
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup + 5 tablespoons almond flour

Instructions

  1. Add eggs, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, ¾ cup monk fruit sweetener, and coconut flour to blender container. Blend until smooth and creamy. Place in refrigerator until slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes.
  2. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with a piece of parchment paper.
  3. In large mixing bowl, add melted butter, almond flour, and remaining tablespoon of monk fruit powder. Mix until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Press almond flour crust into the prepared baking pan. Par bake crust for 7 minutes. 
  5. Remove crust from oven and set aside to cool slightly while the filling thickens in the refrigerator. 
  6. Pour the lemon filling over the crust and bake until the center is set, 18-20 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven to a cooling rack and let the lemon bars cool completely to room temperature before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
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