Breastfeeding Friendly Almond Flour Lemon Bars
Bright, citrusy, and genuinely satisfying, these lemon bars hit that sweet-tart spot in a way that feels indulgent without leaning on refined flour or white sugar. The crust is built from almond flour, coconut oil, and honey, which means you're getting a dose of healthy fats and natural sweetness in every bite — exactly the kind of nourishing ingredient list that matters when your body is working overtime. The silky filling gets its structure from arrowroot starch rather than cornstarch or wheat flour, keeping things clean and easy to digest. Pasteurized eggs are called for specifically in the filling, which is a smart, low-stress choice when you want to be mindful about food safety during breastfeeding. Fresh lemon juice and zest do all the heavy lifting on flavor here — no artificial anything, just real citrus doing its thing. Chilling the bars for a couple of hours before slicing gives you that perfectly firm, glossy layer on top that makes them look far more impressive than the effort involved. A light dusting of powdered sugar right before serving is optional, but it does make them look like something from a bakery case.
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16 servings
For the crust
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted and cooled
- 3 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the filling
- 4 pasteurized eggs
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 4 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 3 tbsp arrowroot starch
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 tsp powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two opposite sides to use as handles for lifting.
- 2
In a medium bowl, stir together the almond flour, melted coconut oil, 3 tbsp honey, and 1/4 tsp salt until the mixture resembles damp, clumping sand. Press it firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan — use the flat bottom of a measuring cup to compact it into a uniform layer.
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