Healthy Lemon Bars Dessert (Printable Version)
Zesty lemon treats with coconut flour crust and maple syrup. Light, sweet, and satisfying. #lemonbars #healthydessert #naturalsweetener
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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1/3 cup ghee, melted and cooled
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1 large egg
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2/3 cup coconut flour
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1/4 cup tapioca flour
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1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Filling
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1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest
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1/3 cup maple syrup
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4 large eggs
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2 tablespoons tapioca flour
# Steps:
01 -
Combine maple syrup, melted ghee, egg, coconut flour, tapioca flour, lemon zest, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms. Press evenly into a parchment-lined baking dish.
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Bake the crust in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and set aside.
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Whisk lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, eggs, and tapioca flour until the mixture is completely smooth and well incorporated.
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Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust. Return the dish to the oven and bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set and barely jiggles.
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Remove from the oven and allow to reach room temperature. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 2 hours before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
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Modify sweetness to taste by increasing or decreasing the amount of maple syrup.