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Healthy Lemon Bars

Yields9 Servings

 1 cup almond flour
 ¼ cup all purpose flour
 ¾ cup Splenda
 6 tbsp butter
 3 large eggs
 3 egg yolks
 zest of 2 lemons
 ½ cup lemon juice
 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2

Pulse the almond flour, flour, 1/4 cup Splenda, and 2 tablespoons butter, and protein powder in a food processor until combined. Add the crumb mixture to a prepared pan and press firmly into the bottom of the pan.

3

Bake until light golden brown, about 15 to 18 minutes.

4

While the crust is baking, whisk the eggs with the remaining 1/2 cup Splenda in a medium saucepan. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice, beat for an additional 1 minute. Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until the mixture thickens to a sauce like consistency, about 4 to 6 minutes.

5

Pour onto the hot crust and bake until the filling is firm but still has a slight jiggle, 10 to 12 minutes.

6

Cool completely and cut into 9 squares.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories171
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g15%
Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Total Sugars 3g
Protein 10g

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.