Red Meat Allergy Friendly Paleo Almond Flour Lemon Bars
Bright, tangy, and naturally sweetened, these lemon bars deliver that classic sunshine-yellow filling and buttery crust without a single grain of wheat or drop of dairy. The base comes together from almond flour, coconut oil, and coconut sugar — ingredients that press into a firm, golden slab that holds up beautifully under the silky lemon filling. Fresh lemon juice and zest give the custard layer real citrus punch, while honey and arrowroot starch keep everything smooth and set without any refined sugar or cornstarch. Since the entire recipe is built around eggs, nuts, and fruit, there's no red meat or meat-derived ingredient anywhere in sight — making it a genuinely worry-free treat for anyone managing that allergy. Straining the filling before it hits the crust is a small step that pays off big, giving you that glossy, clean-cut bar you'd expect from a bakery. A long chill in the fridge is the secret to getting those sharp, satisfying slices. Dust with a little extra coconut sugar right before serving and watch them disappear 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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