Crave-worthy Keto Lemon Bars (Low Carb, Healthy)

If you’re looking for a super easy, comforting and light low carb dessert, give this keto lemon bar recipe a try! Here’s how to make them.

How to Make the Low Carb Keto Lemon Bar Crust

The first thing that you’ll want to do when making these low carb keto lemon bars is to prepare the crust.

• Prepare your oven to 350℉ and line your baking pan with parchment paper. Similar to a cheesecake crust, this lemon bar crust also requires some baking before the filling is added.
• Combine the ingredients. In a large bowl, cream together your butter and sweetener until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
• Add the rest of the ingredients. Add the egg whites and beat until combined. Add the almond flour and mix well.
• Bake. Transfer the dough to your baking pan and bake for 12-15 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the crust is a light golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and set aside.

How to Make the Keto-friendly Lemon Bar Filling

While your crust is in the oven, you can start working on the lemon filling:

• Combine the ingredients. Add eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice, lemon zest, sweetener, and coconut flour to a bowl. Mix to combine.
• Cook. In a large saucepan, cook it over medium heat. Make sure to stir constantly to avoid “cooking” the eggs and turning them into scrambled eggs. You’ll know it’s ready once the filling is thick enough to coat the spoon.
• Combine with your pre-baked crust. Add the lemon filling to the crust and bake for another 12-15 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready once the filling is firmer but still has a slight jiggle to it.
• Refrigerate. Take your lemon bars out of the oven and give it time to cool completely before refrigerating. I recommend a minimum of 6 hours.
• Serve. Slice into bars and dust lightly with a low carb powdered sweetener before serving.

What Makes These Low Carb Lemon Bars Such a Healthy Snack?

Beyond just being a perfect snack for grabbing and enjoying on the go, these keto lemon bars are also quite good for you as well. Here are just a few of the health benefits that you’ll get from making this recipe:

• Provides essential fatty acids. Using almond flour to make the crust doesn’t give just it a delicious nutty flavor. Almond flour is also an excellent source of monounsaturated fatty acids, which can help to lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. (1)
• Relieves hypertension. Another way that these lemon bars can help with protecting against heart disease is by relieving high blood pressure. Did you know that daily lemon consumption, when combined with even a modest amount of walking, has a beneficial effect on high blood pressure? (2)
• Good source of dietary fiber. Coconut flour is yet another excellent source of fats in this recipe, but it’s also packed full of dietary fiber, which is essential for optimal digestive health. (3)

How Long Do Homemade Keto Lemon Bars Last?

These homemade lemon bars will last in the fridge for up to one week. Just make sure that you keep them sealed up in an airtight container to keep them soft and moist. I like to individually wrap them in plastic wrap to further seal in that freshness.

Can I Freeze These Lemon Bars?

If you want to make these keto lemon bars in bulk in order to freeze them for later, that’s definitely an option as well. As long as you keep them sealed up properly in a freezer-safe container or bag, these bars will last in the freezer for up to 3-4 months.

More Keto Bar Recipes

• Keto Granola Bars
• Keto Breakfast Bars
• Keto Protein Bars
• Keto Pecan Pie Bars
• Keto Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
• Keto Pumpkin Bars

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