Cinnamon Free Paleo Almond Flour Lemon Bars

Bright, tangy, and genuinely satisfying, these lemon bars deliver that classic sweet-tart punch without a trace of warming spices — which makes them a perfect treat when you need to avoid cinnamon entirely. The crust comes together with almond flour, coconut oil, coconut sugar, and sea salt, baking up golden and slightly crisp before the silky lemon filling ever hits the pan. That filling is built on fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, eggs, and arrowroot starch — clean, simple ingredients that set into a smooth, custardy layer with no grain-based thickeners or spice blends to worry about. Straining the filling before it goes into the oven is a small step that makes a big difference, giving you that glossy, even texture you'd expect from a bakery-style bar. Chilling them fully in the fridge is the real secret to clean slices and a filling that holds its shape when cut. A light dusting of coconut sugar right before serving adds a little visual sparkle and a gentle sweetness that plays beautifully against all that citrus. These are the kind of bars that disappear fast at any gathering — and nobody will guess they're paleo.

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