Cinnamon Free Grain-Free Lemon Bars

Bright, tangy, and impossibly silky, these lemon bars deliver that classic sunshine-yellow filling on a golden almond flour crust — no wheat, no grains, and absolutely no warm spices hiding anywhere in the mix. That matters more than it sounds, because so many baked goods sneak cinnamon into crusts or dustings without a second thought, making it genuinely hard to find a safe dessert bar at a bakery or café. Here, the crust is built entirely from almond flour, coconut oil, honey, and sea salt — clean, simple, and nothing unexpected. The filling leans on fresh lemon juice and zest for all of its flavor, with arrowroot starch doing the thickening work to give you that smooth, firm set that slices cleanly into perfect squares. Straining the filling through a fine-mesh sieve before it hits the crust is a small step that makes a big difference, catching any stray bits and ensuring every bite is glassy and uniform. A light dusting of powdered sugar at the end is entirely optional but adds a lovely finishing touch without introducing anything problematic. These bars are tart, sweet, and refreshing — the kind of dessert that disappears fast at any gathering.

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