Carrageenan Free Grain-Free Lemon Bars

Bright, tangy, and silky-smooth, these lemon bars deliver everything you love about the classic dessert without a grain of wheat or a drop of dairy in sight. The crust comes together from almond flour, coconut oil, and honey — pressed firm and baked until the edges turn a gorgeous golden brown — while the filling gets its luscious, sliceable texture from arrowroot starch instead of conventional thickeners. That matters more than it might seem, because many store-bought lemon desserts and even some homemade recipes rely on additives like carrageenan to achieve that smooth, set consistency. Here, fresh lemon juice and zest do the heavy lifting on flavor, and the arrowroot does the structural work cleanly and simply. Straining the filling through a fine-mesh sieve before it hits the crust is a small step that makes a big difference — you get a perfectly smooth, glossy top that sets into clean, sharp squares after a good chill in the fridge. A light dusting of powdered sugar right before serving makes them look like they came from a bakery case. Whether you're navigating ingredient sensitivities or just want a dessert built from real, recognizable components, these bars are the kind of thing you'll make on repeat.

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