Keto Lemon Bars

These lemon bars adapted for the keto diet are beautifully balanced and bring a fantastic array of subtly sweet almondiness in the crust and sharp, tangy lemoniness in the topping. With erythritol as the sweetening agent- these lemon bars are perfect for anyone on keto or low-carb diets as they do not contain moderate or any form of sugar and gluten. Be it for dessert sweetening your tongue after meals or having them in form of a snack in between the day, then these bar are perfect without coming with the bad side effect of health compromise.

What We Will Need

Crust:

1 cup almond flour


1/4 cup melted butter


2 tbsp erythritol


Pinch of salt

Filling:

3 large eggs


1/2 cup erythritol


1/2 cup lemon juice


2 tbsp coconut flour


Zest of one lemon

How We Are Going To Do It

step 1 : The first step involved in preparing the dish involves preheating of the oven with a temperature of 350 Using an oven thermostat set the temperate to 350:


step 2 : Combine crust ingredients and shape into a tin that is lined properly.


step 3 : The crust first must be bake for 10 minutes.


step 4 : Beat eggs, erythritol, lemon juice, coconut flour and lemon zest for the filling.


step 5 : For filling pour over the crust and bake for 20-25 minutes.


step 6 : Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Information (per bar)

  • Calories: 120-150 kcal

  • Fat: 10-12 grams

  • Protein: 2-3 grams

  • Total Carbohydrates: 4-5 grams

  • Fiber: 1-2 grams

  • Net Carbohydrates: 2-3 grams

  • Sugar: 0 grams

  • Calcium: 10-20 mg

  • Iron: 0.5-1 mg

FAQs

1- Can I use any other kind of sweetener?

Of course, you can replace erythritol by other keto compatible sweeteners such as monk fruit or stevia. You just want to remember to reduce this amount according to your preferred degree of sweetness of your chosen sweetener.

2- Is that possible to substitute the flour used for making the crust with another type of flour?

Almond flour is great for the crust because it’s low carb and gives a good texture, but you may try putting almond and coconut flour for a different texture. Refined wheat flour or plain flour is not suitable for a keto diet and therefore should be deleately avoided.

3- Can I store these lemon bars?

Yes, as it is with other keto baked foods, Keto Lemon Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They also can be easily frozen and kept for 2 months Shelf Life: Of these the ideal arrangements should be to thaw them at the refrigerator to a appropriate room temperature for consumption.

4- Is it compulsory to use the juiced lemon or the lemon stored in a bottle top is also permitted?

If you’re pressed for time, you probably don’t have fresh lemon juice on hand, but the bottled kind will also work. However, make sure it’s 100 % pure lemon juice that does not contain sugar or any preservatives.

5- What measures can be taken while making pastries so that the filling may not ruin when it is being baked?

The bars should not be over baked in order to prevent formation of cracks on the bar surface. Finally the filling should still be slightly soft and they shake when you transfer it to the oven but will set after sometime.

Tips for Perfect Keto Lemon Bars

Press the Crust Firmly: When preparing the crust it’s important to press it tightly to the base of the pan by flattening it so that it does not crumble when sliced. This can be done with a fork in anticipation of spreading the condiments; in case one wishes to spread the condiments evenly on the food or the back- part of a spoon.

Don’t Overmix the Filling: As with most cake baskings, while preparing the filling, you should not over mix the ingredients but rather let them mix simply indicates that all the various aspects should mix well. If you overmix your flour, more air is incorporated into the batter thus making the bars rise and then fall while baking.

Cool Completely: They should be allowed to cool before they’re cut, so even after they’re baked, they should be allowed to cool some more before they are sliced for serving. This assists the filling to assume the right position together with guaranteeing perfect, clean cuts.

Use Parchment Paper: Take a baking tin and put parchment papers inside it but they should slightly overhang the tin. They also allow one to easily lift bars from the pan and also cut them out cleanly.

Keto Lemon Bars are easy to prepare, satisfying and healthy dessert and quickly becomes everyone’s favorite. The recipe produces bite-size lemony cookies with almond-based crust that will help you satisfy your sugar cravings when on keto diet.