Healthy No-Bake Lemon Bars
Healthy No-Bake Lemon Bars
Ingredients
- 130 grams almond flour
- 60 grams oat flour
- 20 grams butter, melted
- 1 lemon, zest of
- 1/2 lemon, juice of
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
- as needed white chocolate, for topping
- as needed lemon zest, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Melt the 20 grams of butter. This can be done in a microwave in 15-second intervals or in a small saucepan over low heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the 130 grams of almond flour, 60 grams of oat flour, the melted butter, the zest of one lemon, the juice of half a lemon, and 2-3 tablespoons of maple syrup to a food processor.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Blend all ingredients in the food processor until they are well combined and form a crumbly, dough-like mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Line a small container (such as a loaf pan or an 8x8 inch baking dish) with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars later.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Transfer the blended mixture into the prepared container. Using the back of a spoon or a spatula, firmly press the mixture down into an even, compact layer, ensuring the base is solid.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the container in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes. This will help the base set.
- 7
If you are adding white chocolate, melt the desired amount of white chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Once the base has chilled, pour the melted white chocolate evenly over the pressed base layer. Use a spatula to spread it to the edges.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Immediately sprinkle extra lemon zest over the melted white chocolate layer for added flavor and garnish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Return the container to the refrigerator and chill for at least another 30 minutes, or until the white chocolate layer is completely set.
- 11
Once fully chilled and set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire bar out of the container. Place it on a cutting board and slice into individual portions.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Serve and enjoy your healthy no-bake lemon bars! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Healthy No-Bake Lemon Bars
- 130 grams almond flour
- 60 grams oat flour
- 20 grams butter, melted
- 1 lemon, zest of
- 1/2 lemon, juice of
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
- as needed white chocolate, for topping
- as needed lemon zest, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Melt the 20 grams of butter. This can be done in a microwave in 15-second intervals or in a small saucepan over low heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the 130 grams of almond flour, 60 grams of oat flour, the melted butter, the zest of one lemon, the juice of half a lemon, and 2-3 tablespoons of maple syrup to a food processor.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Blend all ingredients in the food processor until they are well combined and form a crumbly, dough-like mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Line a small container (such as a loaf pan or an 8x8 inch baking dish) with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars later.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Transfer the blended mixture into the prepared container. Using the back of a spoon or a spatula, firmly press the mixture down into an even, compact layer, ensuring the base is solid.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the container in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes. This will help the base set.
- 7
If you are adding white chocolate, melt the desired amount of white chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Once the base has chilled, pour the melted white chocolate evenly over the pressed base layer. Use a spatula to spread it to the edges.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Immediately sprinkle extra lemon zest over the melted white chocolate layer for added flavor and garnish.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Return the container to the refrigerator and chill for at least another 30 minutes, or until the white chocolate layer is completely set.
- 11
Once fully chilled and set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire bar out of the container. Place it on a cutting board and slice into individual portions.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Serve and enjoy your healthy no-bake lemon bars! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.