Lemon Bars
This delicious tangy keto dessert are the star of the show! You are going to love the soft creamy tangy filling and the crisp crust. It is so easy to make these and you are going to want to make this recipe all the time!
There are only a few steps to make this recipe and only a few ingredients. A low carb and keto lemony dessert. If you are a fan of lemon then you are going to love this dessert!
How to make lemon bars?
It is so simple to make this dessert! Make sure you are using real lemons for this recipe. You are going to want fresh lemon juice rather than a bottle or something. Follow these easy and simple steps below to make this delicious summer dessert! The full ingredient list and steps are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9in baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- First we will start with the crust. Melt the butter and mix it in with the almond flour, erythritol and salt.
- Once it is combined well put it into the pan and press evenly with fingers. Place in the oven and bake for 8 minutes.
- Now we will make the filling. Add the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk together until well combined.
- Zest the lemons into the eggs, make sure to only zest the the yellow and not the white part of the lemon as it is very sour. Squeeze the lemons into the mix as well.
- Add in the almond flour and erythritol and mix together well. Add in the xantham gum and mix well.
- Pour the filling on top of the crust and place back in the oven for another 15 minutes. The middle of the Lemon Bars should not giggle and the sides will be firm.
- Place in the fridge for about 2 hours. Once it is done you can slice the bars make sure to clean the knife with water after each cut. Serve and enjoy! Keep refrigerated.
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Can you make keto lemon bars ahead of time?
Absolutely! You will want to make these ahead of time as they need to set in the fridge for two hours. This is the perfect summer keto dessert recipe. You and the family are going to love these tangy sweet treats.
Do you have a bunch of lemons in the fridge and you don’t know what to do with them? This is the perfect recipe to use up those lemons before they go bad.
Want more keto desserts?
There are several easy and delicious keto recipe on the blog. You can see all of our dessert recipes here. I love making low carb desserts and sharing them to show you how your sweet tooth can be managed. If you find yourself struggling on the keto diet, then you will love making easy keto recipes.
- Strawberry Ice Cream
- Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
- Chocolate Banana Muffins
- Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
- Chantilly Cake
Easy Keto Dessert
The best kind of desserts are in bar form! I love making desserts into bars. They are so easy to make and make them easy to store and save for later. You can freeze them and make them last longer. Keto diet desserts are so easy to make and they all use most of the same ingredients.
There are some staple ingredients to store in you cupboard. Here are some of the main staples I have all the time.
- Almond Flour
- Coconut Flour
- Erythritol
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
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Lemon Bars
An easy to make low carb Lemon Bars dessert recipe. These keto lemon bars are moist and delicious and full of flavor!
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/4 cup (4.5oz) Almond Flour
- 1/4 cup (1.5oz) Erythritol
- 4 tbs Butter, melted
- pinch of salt
Filling
- 1/2 cup (2oz) Almond Flour
- 1/4 cup (1.5oz) Erythritol, powdered
- 4 large Eggs
- 4 Lemons, 4.5 oz juice
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- 1/4 tsp Xantham Gum
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9in baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- First we will start with the crust. Melt the butter and mix it in with the almond flour, erythritol and salt.
- Once it is combined well put it into the pan and press evenly with fingers. Place in the oven and bake for 8 minutes.
- Now we will make the filling. Add the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk together until well combined.
- Zest the lemons into the eggs, make sure to only zest the the yellow and not the white part of the lemon as it is very sour. Squeeze the lemons into the mix as well.
- Add in the almond flour and erythritol and mix together well. Add in the xantham gum and mix well.
- Pour the filling on top of the crust and place back in the oven for another 15 minutes. The middle of the Lemon Bars should not giggle and the sides will be firm.
- Place in the fridge for about 2 hours. Once it is done you can slice the bars make sure to clean the knife with water after each cut. Serve and enjoy! Keep refrigerated.
Notes
To make this dairy free substitute the butter with coconut oil!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1 barAmount Per Serving: Calories: 197Net Carbohydrates: 4g
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