Description
Delicious Keto Lemon Bar Cookies, perfect for a low-carb dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth without the sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup erythritol
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add in the eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on the edges and firm in the center.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment paper and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Can be served with a dusting of powdered erythritol for added sweetness.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste for more or less tartness.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Keto, Lemon Bars, Low Carb, Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Healthy Baking, Keto Diet, Diabetic Friendly, Desserts