Oats Free Paleo Almond Flour Lemon Bars
Bright, tangy, and silky-smooth, these lemon bars deliver everything you want from a classic dessert — that perfect balance of buttery crust and custardy citrus filling — without a single grain in sight. The base is built entirely from almond flour pressed together with coconut oil and coconut sugar, giving you a golden, slightly crumbly foundation that holds up beautifully under the lemon layer. Fresh-squeezed lemon juice and real zest make the filling genuinely vibrant, while arrowroot starch and eggs set it into that glossy, sliceable texture you're after. For anyone navigating an oat-free lifestyle, these are a dream — no hidden grains, no ambiguous "may contain" warnings, just clean, whole-food ingredients from top to bottom. Honey keeps the sweetness natural and rounds out the tartness without tipping into cloying territory. The straining step is a small but smart move that gives the filling a flawlessly smooth finish. Chill them fully before slicing and you'll get clean, picture-perfect bars worth every minute of the wait.
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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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