Pork Free Paleo Almond Flour Lemon Bars
Bright, tangy, and naturally sweetened, these lemon bars hit that perfect balance between sunshine-sharp citrus and a buttery, crumbly base — all without a single grain of conventional flour or refined sugar in sight. The crust comes together with almond flour, coconut oil, and coconut sugar, pressing into a golden, compact layer that holds up beautifully under the silky lemon filling. Fresh lemon juice and zest give the filling its bold, zippy flavor, while honey and arrowroot starch work together to set it into that classic smooth, sliceable texture you want in a proper lemon bar. Straining the filling before it goes into the oven is a small step that makes a big difference — you get a flawlessly clean, glossy top every single time. Everything in this recipe is naturally free from pork and pork-derived ingredients, so there's no label-reading stress, just straightforward baking with whole, recognizable pantry staples. Chilling them fully before cutting is the move — the bars firm up into neat, satisfying squares that are just as good on a dessert plate as they are straight from the fridge. A light dusting of coconut sugar right before serving adds a little sparkle and makes them look like they came from a bakery.
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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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