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Tart Lemon Bars

Gluten-Free Tart Lemon Bars Recipe A vintage tart, tangy, creamy, and sweet lemon filling with a cookie-like crumb perfect for get-togethers.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 lemon bars
Calories 138kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Equipment

1 8X8 Baking Dish
1 " class="wprm-recipe-equipment-link" target="_blank">mixing bowls
1 " class="wprm-recipe-equipment-link" target="_blank">Spatula
1 " class="wprm-recipe-equipment-link" target="_blank">Measuring Spoonscups
1 " class="wprm-recipe-equipment-link" target="_blank">Whisk
1 " class="wprm-recipe-equipment-link" target="_blank">Knives

Ingredients

For Crust

  • 1 cup cassava flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener 
  • 1 tsp lemon zest zest of one lemon
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional nuts of your choice

Lemon Filling

  • 1/2 cup monk fruit sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 zest from (3) lemons
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 4 tbsp tapioca flour
  • 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

For Crust

  • Preheat oven 350.
  • First, combine all ingredients.
    1 cup cassava flour, 1/2 cup coconut oil, 3 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener , 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • Second, mix well until crumbly.
  • Press into ungreased 8 x8-inch baking pan. Bak
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes.

Tart Lemon Filling

  • First, beat eggs until frothy.
    4 whole eggs
  • Second, add the olive oil and whisk together.
    1 tbsp olive oil
  • Thirdly, add in the monk fruit sweetener and maple sugar.
    1/2 cup monk fruit sugar, 1/4 cup maple sugar
  • Fourthly, stir together the tapioca flour and salt
    4 tbsp tapioca flour, 1 pinch of salt
  • Next, combine eggs with lemon juice and zest.
    1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, 3 zest from (3) lemons
  • Blend in the egg mixture with the flour mixture for a minimum of 4 minutes.
  • Pour into hot crust.
  • Lastly, bake in a preheated oven at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
  • Let cool 3 hours and 2 hours in the fridge before cutting and eating. sugar.
  • Before eating top with powdered monk fruit sugar.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings 12.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12 g 18 %
Saturated Fat 8 g 41 %
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 62 mg 21 %
Sodium 36 mg 1 %
Potassium 43 mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrate 8 g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 %
Sugars 5 g  
Protein 2 g 4 %
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 8 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 2 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition

Serving: 12servings | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g