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AILI Lemon Bars

AILI Lemon Bars

These keto-friendly, low carb, gluten-free, lemon bars are made with And I Like It™ FirstRate™. Our all-natural sweetener alternative. They have a creamy rich filling poured over a shortbread cookie flavored crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rest Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Calories 219
Net Carbs 2 g
Protein 3 g
Fat 19 g

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 3/4 Cup almond flour
  • 3 TBSP And I LIke It™ FirstRate™
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract

Filling

  • 1/2 Cup butter
  • 3/4 Cup FirstRate™
  • 1/2 Cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 Cup lemon zest
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter or use olive oil spray to grease an 8x8 pan.
  • Melt the butter in the microwave or a small saucepan. Add the almond flour, FirstRate, and vanilla to the melted butter. Stir until fully mixed.
  • Press the dough evenly along the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • While the crust is baking, in a small saucepan on low heat, melt the butter for the filling. Whisk in the FirstRate, lemon juice, and lemon zest until dissolved.
  • Whisk in the egg yolks one at a time then turn the stove to medium heat for 1-2 minutes stirring continuously.
  • Vigorously whisk in the xanthan gum until smooth.
  • Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and spread out evenly in the pan.
  • Bake the bars for 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove and cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 19g
Nutrition Facts
AILI Lemon Bars
Amount per Serving
Calories
219
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
25
g
8
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword FirstRate™, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low Carb
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