You will NEVER know that these easy, 5 ingredient Sugar Free Keto Low Carb Lemon Bars are only 100 calories and gluten free! The perfect healthy treat!
Little squares of luscious, SUGAR free lemon bars are WHAT IS UP this Summer.
Between the easy sugar free no bake keto cheesecake recipe for one and these, evening-need-a-sweet-treat kinda life has been DEFINED.
I know that you share this evening snack situation, so 20 BUCKS that you’re gonna be there right along with ME.
P.s I feel really safe making bets with you. On account of there being a screen in between us and you don’t know where I live. BUT, even if you did, I would still place bets on these heathy lemon bars.
Not that I’m a gamblin’ kinda gal, but these are just THAT GOOD.
Are these lemon bars healthy?
These keto lemon bars are hailing from the ever-popular tropical paleo lemon bars recipe where we learned how to make paleo lemon bars with honey. Buuuut then ya’ll have been requesting easy healthy low carb recipes lately and I did NOT want anyone to be left out of the lemon-bar-lovin’ this Summer because that would be sad.
And no one likes being sad. Especially when gluten free lemon bars are involved because, liiike, FOOD AND DESSERT AND STUFF. It is all just too good to EVER have to be sad about.
So there. Sad crisis AVERTED.
What makes these the best lemon bars?
These sugar free keto low carb lemon bars are everything that you could dream about:
- A little bit tangy
- Juuuuust the right level of sweetness
- BRIGHT and FRESH
- Crispy-crunchy AND creamy
- Made with only F-I-V-E wholesome ingredients
Speaking of punch, the lemon level in these bites of sweet and sour bliss? SO PERFECTLY PUNCHY.
It’s the kind of lemon that hits you SQUARE in the taste buds but “without making your face do that weird pucker thing” (Mr. FFF’s exact words) and then swirls of sweetness tingle your tongue, tying all the flavors up in a way that makes you feel VYR VRY good about your life choice to eat 10 lemon bars for dinner instead of that veggie-packed Mediterranean low carb broccoli salad that you originally planned.
Wait. What? I don’t know anything about that.
Maybe.
Regardless of your willpower around lemon bars (can’t confirm or deny mine is about a NEGATIVE 12) you need to experience their luscious lemon power in your snack-or-dinner-or-who-knows-maybe-even-breakfast-eating life.
I mean. I drink green tea with lemon in the morning sooooooo it’s basically the same thing.
FAQs & Tips
As with all GF baking, please weigh your coconut flour to ensure results.
Using a VERY sharp knife (or else you might not cut through the crust) cut the bars into squares and DEVOUR. The first bar is a little difficult to get out, so be gentle! But, once one is out, it’s smooth sailing!
Store bars in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Monkfruit does become grainy as it cools and sits for a long term, so bars are best made as close to serving as possible (keeping chilling time in mind).
Recipe
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 tablespoons monk fruit
- 1/2 cup coconut oil at room temperature (should be the consistency of softened butter)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup coconut flour sifted (95 grams)
For the topping:
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 6 large juicy lemons)
- 1/2 cup monk fruit
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coconut flour sifted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and generously rub an 8×8-inch pan with coconut oil. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat together the monk fruit, coconut oil and pinch of salt until creamy and well combined. Stir in the coconut flour until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan and bake until lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes. Once cooked, let cool for 30 minutes.
- Lower the temperature of your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, and ensure the oven rack is in the middle of the oven.
- Once the crust has cooled, gently whisk together the eggs and lemon zest in a large bowl. Do NOT use an electric mixer here or you will overbeat the eggs and the topping with crack once baked. Use a hand whisk.
- In a separate, medium bowl, lightly heat the lemon juice (I used a microwave.) Whisk in the monk fruit and stir until it is dissolved. Whisk the coconut flour into the lemon juice mixture, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until well mixed. Make sure you continually whisk as you add the flour so that it doesn't clump up.
- Pour the lemon juice mixture into the egg mixture, whisking while you pour, until evenly combined.
- Pour the topping over top of the cooled crust. Bake until it is just set and the very center is just slightly jiggly, about 20-22 minutes. Let cool completely at room temperature. Then, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, best overnight. You need to let the crust completely cool, or it will be soft.
- Slice into squares and DEVOUR.
I really enjoyed the lemon filling, but I may have not done the crust correctly. The crust came out dry and crumbly. How can I fix the crust?
I’m so glad you enjoyed the lemon filling, but I’m sorry to hear that the crust didn’t turn out as expected. Here are a few suggestions to help you achieve a better crust next time:
1. Make sure you’re using the correct measurements for the coconut oil and coconut flour. Too much flour or too little oil can result in a dry, crumbly crust.
2. Ensure the coconut oil is at room temperature and has the consistency of softened butter. If it’s too hard, it won’t combine well with the other ingredients, creating a crumbly texture.
3. When mixing the dough, ensure that the coconut oil, monkfruit, and salt are properly combined before adding the coconut flour. This helps create a smooth, cohesive dough.
4. Keep an eye on the crust while it’s in the oven, and make sure it’s just lightly golden brown. Over-baking can make the crust dry and brittle.
5. After baking, let the crust cool for 30 minutes as instructed. This cooling period helps the crust to set and firm up, making it less crumbly when cutting and serving the bars.
Give these tips a try, and I hope you’ll get a perfectly tender and delicious crust for your lemon bars next time! If you have any more questions or concerns, feel free to ask. Happy baking!