Weight Watchers Lemon Bars

Indulge in the zesty goodness of our Weight Watchers Lemon Bars, a delightful dessert option that perfectly balances tangy lemon flavor with a buttery shortbread crust. Ideal for satisfying sweet cravings without derailing your health goals, these lemon bars offer a guilt-free indulgence that’s sure to impress your taste buds.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest, freshly grated
  • ¼ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar (for garnish)

Equipment:

  • 8×8 Baking Pan
  • Whisk
  • Zester
  • Mixing Bowl

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Prepare Shortbread Crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine butter and flour, mashing them together with a wooden spoon until fully combined. Add salt, vanilla extract, and ¼ cup powdered sugar, continuing to mash until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Use wet hands to prevent sticking. Poke holes all over the mixture with a fork.
  3. Bake the Crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside, but keep the oven on.
  4. Prepare Lemon Layer: In another mixing bowl, beat together egg yolks and eggs. Whisk in 2 tbsp flour and sugar until smooth. Add lemon zest and lemon juice, whisking for approximately 2 minutes.
  5. Bake Lemon Bars: Pour the lemon mixture over the baked crust in the baking dish. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the lemon layer is set and the top of the bars develop a white sugar crust.
  6. Cool and Cut: Allow the lemon bars to cool fully before cutting. To facilitate cutting, submerge a knife in hot water and run it around the outer edges of the bars to loosen them from the dish. Cut into 16 bars.
  7. Garnish: Sprinkle the cut bars with powdered sugar for a visually appealing finishing touch.

Nutritional Information:

  • Calories: 153 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 21.8 g
  • Protein: 1.9 g
  • Fat: 6.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 51.3 mg
  • Sodium: 46.6 mg
  • Potassium: 26.3 mg
  • Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Sugar: 14.8 g
  • Calcium: 8.6 mg
  • Iron: 0.6 mg

Description:

Our Weight Watchers Lemon Bars recipe offers a tantalizing combination of zesty lemon flavor and buttery shortbread crust, creating a dessert sensation that’s both satisfying and waistline-friendly. Perfect for gatherings, special occasions, or simply as a treat for yourself, these lemon bars are sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.

With detailed instructions and nutritional information provided, you can confidently whip up a batch of these delectable lemon bars, knowing that each bite is a delightful indulgence that aligns with your wellness goals. Whether enjoyed as a sweet ending to a meal or as a midday pick-me-up, these lemon bars are guaranteed to brighten your day with their citrusy charm.


Weight Watchers Lemon Bars Recipe:

COOK TIME50MINUTES MINS

30MINUTES MINS

TOTAL TIME1HOUR HR 40MINUTES MINS

COURSEDessert

CUISINEAmerican

SERVINGS 16

EQUIPMENT

  • 8X8 Baking Pan
  • Whisk
  • Zester
  • Mixing Bowl

INGREDIENTS 

  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest freshly grated
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar or to taste

INSTRUCTIONS 

  • Move oven rack to center of the oven. Preheat the oven at 350° F
  • Prepare an 8×8 baking dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.

For the shortbread crust:

  • In a large mixing bowl, add butter and flour, Combine using a wooden spoon by mashing together. Continue until completely combined.
  • Add salt, vanilla extract, and ¼ cup powdered sugar. Using a wooden spoon, mash to combine. Continue until mixture is crumbly.
  • In the prepared 8×8 baking dish, press the mixture evenly into the bottom. Note: Wet hands to keep it from sticking.
  • Using a fork, poke holes all over the mixture.
  • In preheated oven, bake 22 minutes or until the edges of the crust are very slightly golden brown. Remove from oven, but don’t turn off oven.

For the lemon layer:

  • In a mixing bowl, add egg yolks and eggs. Beat.
  • Whisk in 2 TBSP flour, and sugar. Whisk until smooth
  • Add in lemon zest, and lemon juice. Whisk for approx 2 minutes.
  • Pour over the crust in the 8×8 baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until it is set and the top of the lemon bars have a white sugar crust.
  • Cool fully before cutting.
  • When cool, submerge a knife in hot water. Move the knife around the outside edge to break the seal from the baking dish. Cut 16 bars.
  • Garnish the cut bats with 1 tsp powdered sugar.

NUTRITION

Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 21.8gProtein: 1.9gFat: 6.7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 51.3mgSodium: 46.6mgPotassium: 26.3mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 14.8gCalcium: 8.6mgIron: 0.6mg