The Best Keto Lemon Bars

• servings: 16 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1/3 cup erythritol (powdered, see notes)

1/4 cup almond flour

4 large eggs

3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon dried turmeric (optional, for brighter coloring)

3 scoops collagen peptides (optional, see notes)

2 1/2 cups almond flour

1/4 cup erythritol (see notes)

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 cup coconut oil (melted, at room temp)

1 large egg

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Line an 8x8" baking pan with parchment paper, hanging over the sides.

Prepare the filling first, as you will want to pour it into the crust as soon as it comes out of the oven. In a medium to large mixing bowl, stir together the erythritol and almond flour.

Add the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. The collagen peptides and turmeric are both optional but wonderful for extra protein and brighter coloring. If the collagen isn't whisking in smoothly, just run the mixture through a blender for a few seconds. Taste and adjust accordingly. If it tastes too tart, be sure to add another few tablespoons of sweetener. Set this mixture aside.

To prepare the crust, mix together the almond flour, erythritol, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Gently stir in the melted coconut oil and mix until combined. Add the egg and vanilla and mix again. The crust dough will appear and feel crumbly, and that's completely fine. You should be able to press it together with your fingertips.

Press the crust into the parchment-lined baking pan evenly with your finger tips and a little bit up the sides. Bake for about 15 minutes or until firm to the touch and slightly golden. Remove from the oven, and pour the lemon filling on top of the crust.

Place the pan back into the oven to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes. You want the filling to be set but still soft to the touch. Let the mixture cool for at least 1 hour on the counter before covering and refrigerating for an additional 2-3 hours before slicing and serving.

Top off with additional powdered erythritol, fresh lemon slices, or whipped cream- yum!

Nutrition

• Calories: 161 kcal
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Cholesterol: 51 mg
• Sodium: 56 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 8 g