Nutmeg Free Almond Flour Lemon Bars

Total time3 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

4.9

(16)

Bright, citrusy, and just the right amount of sweet-tart, these lemon bars deliver serious bakery-counter energy from a surprisingly wholesome ingredient list. The crust comes together with almond flour, coconut oil, honey, and a pinch of sea salt — pressed firm, baked golden, and sturdy enough to hold that silky lemon filling without crumbling on you. The filling leans on fresh lemon juice and zest for real citrus punch, with arrowroot starch doing the thickening work cleanly and without any fuss. Straining the filling before it hits the crust is a small step that makes a big difference, giving you that smooth, glossy top that looks like you spent way more effort than you did. For anyone navigating warm-spice sensitivities, this recipe is a genuine win — there's nothing hiding in the ingredient list that could cause a problem, just clean, straightforward pantry staples. The two-hour chill in the fridge is non-negotiable and absolutely worth it; the bars slice cleanly, hold their shape, and taste even better cold. A light dusting of powdered sugar right before serving is optional, but honestly, it makes them look stunning.

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Ingredients

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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