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Delicious, easy and healthy, protein lemon bar with almond flour crust, Greek yogurt, and fresh lemon—perfect for dessert trays, potlucks, or a weeknight treat.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) almond flour
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon (20 grams) sugar
- ¼ teaspoon (3 grams) salt
- ⅓ cup (75 mililiters) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla
For the filling:
- ¼ cup (45 milliliters) maple syrup
- Zest of two lemons
- 1 cup (248 grams) plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 egg white (46 grams)
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla
- ½ teaspoon (6 grams) salt
- 4 lemons, juiced (approximately ½ cup or 140 milliliters)
- 4 tablespoons (45 grams) cornstarch
Instructions
Prepare the crust
- Mix all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Stir until incorporated. The texture should be pliable.
- Press flat into a greased or parchment covered 9x9 baking dish
- Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes
Prepare the filling
- Put all ingredients except the lemon juice and cornstarch into a mixing bowl. By hand, stir maple syrup, lemon zest, yogurt, eggs, vanilla and salt together until it is smooth and no yogurt lumps remain.
- In a separate small bowl, use a fork to mix the lemon juice and cornstarch together. (Try to avoid creating air bubbles.)
- Gently fold the lemon juice and cornstarch mixture into the other ingredients and mix until incorporated.
- Pour the filling on top of the crust. Level with a spatula if necessary.
- Bake at 325 for 25 minutes. The lemon bars will remain slightly jiggly in the middle when done. They will be solid around the edges.
- Let cool on the counter for 30 minutes and then chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
For the most part you want to AVOID equipment for this recipe. Skip the whisk and KitchenAid mixer to avoid adding air to the filling. It will result in unsightly air bubbles when you bake the bars. You'll want to go old school and just use bowls and a wooden or metal spoon. Use a fork as noted to combine the lemon juice and cornstarch.
You will need a micro plane or box grater to zest your lemon and a juicer to juice the lemons.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g
