Healthiest Lemon Squares

Brighten your day with these *Healthiest Lemon Squares*, a guilt-free twist on the classic dessert that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, coconut oil, and fresh lemon juice, these bars strike the perfect balance between tangy and sweet, all while being naturally gluten-free and refined sugar-free. The buttery almond flour crust is topped with a luscious, zesty lemon filling sweetened with honey and thickened with arrowroot powder for a silky-smooth texture. Finished with an optional dusting of powdered sugar substitute, these easy-to-make lemon squares are ready in just 45 minutes and are perfect for everything from afternoon snacks to elegant dessert spreads. Indulge in a fresh, citrusy treat that’s as good for your body as it is for your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 0.25 cups coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 0.25 teaspoons sea salt
• 3 large eggs
• 0.75 cups fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoons lemon zest
• 0.5 cups honey
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
• 1 tablespoons coconut flour
• 1 tablespoons powdered sugar substitute (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine almond flour, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and sea salt. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.

Step 3

Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.

Step 4

Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, arrowroot powder, and coconut flour until smooth and well-combined.

Step 6

Pour the lemon mixture over the pre-baked crust, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the lemon squares to cool completely in the pan. Then, transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Step 9

Once chilled, use the parchment overhang to lift the squares out of the pan. Slice into 12 even squares.

Step 10

Optional: Dust with a powdered sugar substitute for a decorative finish before serving.

Step 11

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	765.4 grams (765.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2440

Total Fat 167.30g	214%
Saturated Fat 58.80g	294%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.00g
Cholesterol 558mg	186%
Sodium 812mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 207.70g	76%
Dietary Fiber 25.80g	92%
Total Sugars 136.90g
Protein 62.80g	126%

Vitamin D 123IU	615%
Calcium 535mg	41%
Iron 11mg	61%
Potassium 524mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.2%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 32.1%