Mustard Free Paleo Almond Flour Lemon Bars
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, these lemon bars hit that perfect balance between dessert and something that feels almost virtuous. The crust comes together with almond flour, coconut oil, and a touch of coconut sugar — no grains, no refined ingredients, and absolutely nothing that could sneak in a mustard-derived additive. That matters more than you might think, since condiments, spice blends, and even some packaged baking mixes can carry hidden mustard without any obvious warning on the label. Here, every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can bake with total confidence. The filling is silky and custardy thanks to fresh lemon juice, honey, eggs, and arrowroot starch — strained smooth before it even hits the oven for that clean, glossy finish. Chilling them fully in the fridge is the move that takes these from good to genuinely impressive, giving you bars that slice cleanly and hold their shape on the board. A light dusting of coconut sugar right before serving adds a little sparkle and makes them look like they came from a bakery case.
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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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