Pecan Free Almond Flour Lemon Bars
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, these lemon bars deliver that perfect balance of buttery crust and silky citrus filling that makes the classic dessert so irresistible. The base comes together with almond flour, coconut oil, and honey — no wheat, no refined sugar, and absolutely no tree nuts beyond the almond flour itself, so anyone avoiding pecans can dig in without a second thought. Fresh lemon juice and zest give the filling a vivid, sunny flavor that store-bought versions simply can't match, and arrowroot starch keeps the custard layer smooth and sliceable rather than gummy or loose. Straining the filling before it hits the crust is a small step that makes a big difference, giving you that glossy, restaurant-worthy surface once the bars are fully chilled. The two-hour refrigerator rest is worth every minute — the filling firms into clean, satisfying squares that hold their shape beautifully on a cutting board. A light dusting of powdered sugar right before serving adds a little elegance without overwhelming the bright lemon flavor underneath. These are the kind of bars that disappear fast at any gathering, and nobody needs to know how straightforward they were to make.
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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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