Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/3 cup powdered erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- A pinch of salt
For the Lemon Filling:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup powdered erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Optional Topping:
- Powdered erythritol for dusting
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, powdered erythritol, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
- Press into Pan:
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake Crust:
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
- Prepare Lemon Filling:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, powdered erythritol, lemon juice, lemon zest, coconut flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Pour Filling Over Crust:
- Pour the lemon filling over the partially baked crust.
- Bake Again:
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden.
- Cool and Chill:
- Allow the lemon bars to cool in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.
- Cut into Bars:
- Once chilled, lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper and cut them into squares.
- Optional Topping:
- Dust the tops with powdered erythritol before serving if desired.
- Serve:
- Serve your Keto Lemon Bars chilled. Enjoy!