Black Pepper Free Paleo Almond Flour Lemon Bars

Bright, tangy, and genuinely satisfying, these lemon bars deliver that classic sunshine-yellow filling on a buttery almond flour crust — all without a single grain of conventional flour or refined sugar in sight. The filling gets its silky, sliceable texture from arrowroot starch and eggs rather than cornstarch or flour, so every bite is clean and naturally thickened. Fresh lemon juice and zest do the heavy lifting on flavor, giving you that sharp citrus punch that makes a great lemon bar so craveable. Honey sweetens both the filling and the crust's coconut sugar base in a way that feels indulgent but stays rooted in whole ingredients. Because every component here is straightforward and unfussy, there's no need to scan labels for hidden spice blends or seasoning mixes that sometimes sneak in unwanted heat. Straining the filling before it hits the crust is a small step that pays off big — you get a perfectly smooth, glossy top that looks bakery-worthy once sliced. Chilled and dusted with a little coconut sugar, these bars are the kind of treat you'll want to keep stashed in the fridge all week.

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