Pregnancy Friendly Paleo Almond Flour Lemon Bars
Bright, tangy, and genuinely satisfying, these lemon bars hit that sweet-tart balance that pregnancy cravings were basically invented for. The crust is built on almond flour and coconut oil, so you're getting healthy fats and skipping refined grains entirely — a win when you're being more intentional about what goes into your body. Fresh lemon juice and zest do all the heavy lifting in the filling, meaning you know exactly what's in every bite with zero mystery ingredients to second-guess. Eggs and honey bring richness and natural sweetness, while arrowroot starch sets the filling into that silky, sliceable texture without any cornstarch or additives. Straining the filling before it goes into the oven is a small step that makes a big difference, giving you a smooth, custard-like layer that looks as good as it tastes. A long chill in the fridge is the key to clean, firm bars that hold their shape when you cut them — patience is genuinely rewarded here. Dust with a little coconut sugar right before serving and you've got a dessert that feels indulgent but is made entirely from ingredients you can feel good about.
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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
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 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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