
Bright, tangy, and genuinely satisfying, these lemon bars deliver the classic dessert experience without a drop of refined vegetable or seed oil anywhere in the recipe. Coconut oil does all the heavy lifting in the buttery almond flour crust, binding it into a golden, slightly crisp base that holds up beautifully under the silky lemon filling. The filling itself is sweetened with honey and thickened with arrowroot starch, so you get that glossy, custardy set without any of the industrial ingredients that sneak into conventional versions. Fresh lemon juice and zest from real lemons give the filling a brightness that bottled juice simply cannot match. Straining the filling before it goes into the oven is a small step that makes a big difference, giving you a perfectly smooth, clean slice every time. After a proper chill in the refrigerator, the bars cut cleanly and hold their shape, making them easy to serve at a gathering or stash in the fridge for a week of genuinely good snacking. A light dusting of coconut sugar right before serving adds a little sparkle and just enough extra sweetness to make them feel like a real treat.
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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.
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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