Chicken Free Paleo Almond Flour Lemon Bars
Bright, tangy, and naturally sweetened, 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. Every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant or egg-based, so there's no poultry, broth, or hidden animal proteins to navigate, making this a genuinely fuss-free bake for anyone avoiding chicken in all its forms. The crust comes together with almond flour, coconut oil, coconut sugar, and sea salt, pressing into a firm, golden base that holds up beautifully under the silky lemon filling. Fresh lemon juice and zest give the filling its bold citrus punch, while honey and arrowroot starch create that smooth, sliceable set you want in a proper lemon bar. Straining the filling before it hits the crust is a small step that makes a real difference — you get a glossy, clean surface rather than a speckled one. After a good chill in the fridge, these cut into neat, firm squares that are tart, sweet, and genuinely hard to stop eating. A dusting of coconut sugar right before serving adds a little sparkle and makes them look like they came from a bakery.
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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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