Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Almond Flour Lemon Bars
Bright, tangy, and genuinely satisfying, these lemon bars deliver the kind of citrus punch that makes you close your eyes for a second after the first bite. The crust is built entirely from almond flour, coconut oil, coconut sugar, and sea salt — no grains, no refined ingredients, just a buttery, golden base that holds together beautifully. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice and real zest drive the filling, while honey and arrowroot starch give it that silky, sliceable texture without any of the cornstarch or processed additives you'd find in a conventional version. Every single ingredient here is whole and clean, which means no hidden preservatives, cured components, or anything that raises a flag for people keeping a close eye on what goes into their food. Straining the filling before it hits the crust is a small step that makes a big difference — you get a smooth, glossy top that looks like it came from a bakery. Chilling them fully before cutting is the move; the bars firm up into neat, satisfying squares that dust beautifully with a little extra coconut sugar. Whether you're making these for a gathering or just treating yourself on a weeknight, they're the kind of dessert that disappears 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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