Description
Discover the deliciously healthy lemon brownies recipe that offers a bright, tangy citrus flavor combined with rich, fudgy texture. Perfect for those seeking a guilt-free dessert, these easy baked lemon bars are made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour and coconut sugar, making them a nutritious and satisfying treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut sugar, and salt. Add Greek yogurt, eggs, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest the lemons immediately.
- Chocolate chips can be added for extra indulgence.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flaxseed or applesauce and Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg