Breastfeeding Friendly Paleo Almond Flour Lemon Bars
Bright, tangy, and naturally sweetened with honey, these lemon bars hit that perfect balance between dessert and something you can feel genuinely good about eating. The almond flour crust comes together like a dream — buttery and slightly crisp, with coconut oil and a touch of coconut sugar giving it just enough richness without any refined ingredients. The silky lemon filling is built on whole eggs, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and arrowroot starch, so you're getting real nourishment in every bite rather than a sugar bomb. For anyone navigating what to eat while nursing, that ingredient list is a breath of fresh air — no artificial additives, no refined flour, and honey as the only sweetener. The eggs provide a solid hit of protein and choline, which matters a lot during the postpartum period, and the almond flour base adds healthy fats to keep you satisfied. Straining the filling before it goes into the oven is a small step that makes a big difference, giving you that smooth, glossy top you'd expect from a classic bar. Chill them until fully set, dust with a little coconut sugar if you're feeling fancy, and you've got a treat that genuinely earns its place on the snack rotation.
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9 servings
For the crust
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For the filling
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 3–4 lemons)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 tsp coconut 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, coconut sugar, and sea salt for the crust. Pour in the melted coconut oil and mix until the mixture resembles damp sand and holds together when pressed between your fingers.
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