Mushroom 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 or refined ingredient in sight. The filling gets its silky, sliceable texture from arrowroot starch and eggs rather than cornstarch or flour, so it sets up beautifully after a good chill in the fridge. Fresh lemon juice and zest do the heavy lifting here, giving every bite a sharp citrus punch that's balanced by honey and a touch of sea salt. The crust comes together like damp sand, presses into the pan in minutes, and bakes up golden and firm enough to hold a clean slice. Straining the filling before it goes into the oven is a small step that makes a real difference — you get that smooth, glossy top that looks like it came from a bakery case. These are completely free of fungi-derived ingredients, so there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out; every component is exactly what it says it is. Serve them cold, dusted with a little coconut sugar, and watch them disappear fast.
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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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