Description
A lightened-up version of everyone’s favorite springtime dessert! These Gluten Free Lemon Bars with Coconut are quick, easy, dairy free and grain-free!
Ingredients
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For the Base:
- 1/3 cup liquid refined coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract (or 1 teaspoon lemon zest) (See notes)
- 1 2/3 cup (160 grams) fine blanched almond flour
- 1/3 cup tapioca starch or arrowroot starch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup fine raw sugar or sugar substitute
- 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
For the Filling:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 Tablespoons arrowroot starch
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2/3 cup caster sugar (fine granulated sugar) or sugar substitute
- 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
For the Base:
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.Â
- Melt the coconut oil if it is not already in liquid state. Add it to a bowl with the maple syrup, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk together.
- In a separate bowl, sift the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the sugar.Â
- Gently add the dry batter to the wet ingredients, and mix together. Fold in the coconut flakes.Â
- Set aside, or chill in the fridge for later.Â
- Line an 8×8 inch square pan with parchment paper.Â
- Add the batter to the lined pan. Use a spatula to smooth out the batter, making sure it reaches the corners of the pan.Â
- Bake at 350° F for 15-18 minutes or until golden.Â
- Remove, and let chill while preparing the filling.Â
For the Filling:
- Add all of the ingredients (minus coconut) to a bowl or blender. Whisk or blend until smooth. Stir in the coconut flakes.
- Pour the filling on top of the prepared crust.
- Bake again for 20-25 minutes or until the filling has set.Â
- Remove from the oven, and let cool for 10 minutes. Place in the fridge for an additional 15 minutes so the filling can set.Â
- Remove and test a small corner before serving and slicing.Â
- Storage –Â Store covered or in foil for up to a week in the fridge or 8 weeks in the freezer.
Notes
1 teaspoon of lemon zest may be substituted for lemon extract, but the flavor will not be as strong.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cool Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 43 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 261
- Sugar: 11.5 g
- Sodium: 153.2 mg
- Fat: 12.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24.6 g
- Fiber: 1.1 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
- Cholesterol: 50.6 mg