Description
Keto Lemon‑Coconut Bars are bright, tangy, and sugar‑free treats made with a nut‑based crust, creamy lemon filling, and a hint of coconut for extra texture and flavor—perfect for a low‑carb dessert that feels indulgent but fits Keto goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tbsp powdered erythritol or other keto sweetener (divided)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1–2 lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 °F (165 °C) and line an 8×8‑inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, shredded coconut, 1 tbsp sweetener, and salt. Add melted butter and mix until it forms a crumbly crust mixture. Press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes, until lightly set. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 300 °F (150 °C).
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, remaining sweetener, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the lemon filling over the warm crust and return to the oven. Bake for about 18–22 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Remove from oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Then refrigerate for at least 1‑2 hours to set fully.
- Once chilled and firm, lift the bars out using the parchment, cut into squares, and sprinkle extra shredded coconut on top if desired.
Notes
- Use a **good powdered keto sweetener** (not granulated) in the filling to avoid a gritty texture. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- The shredded coconut adds a lovely texture and subtle flavor—feel free to toast it lightly before using for extra depth.
- These bars store well in the fridge for up to 4‑5 days, and can be frozen for longer storage—just thaw in the fridge before serving.
- If you prefer a firmer crust, you can increase almond flour by ~2‑3 tbsp or press it more firmly before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: Approx. 140 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g (net carbs ~2–3 g depending on sweetener)
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: keto lemon coconut bars, sugar‑free lemon bars, low carb dessert, keto dessert bars