Keto Coconut Lemon Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Introducing our latest keto creation: Coconut Lemon Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting These bars are a delightful blend of zesty lemon, rich coconut, and creamy frosting, all while being completely keto-friendly. Perfect for satisfying those sweet cravings without compromising your diet goals
Sure, here’s a detailed recipe for Coconut Lemon Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
Ingredients:
For the Coconut Lemon Bars:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Make the Coconut Lemon Bars:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, shredded coconut, powdered erythritol, lemon zest, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, lemon juice, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before frosting.
3. Make the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered erythritol, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon flavor as needed by adding more powdered erythritol or lemon juice.
- Once the Coconut Lemon Bars are completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
4. Chill and Serve:
- Place the frosted bars in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the frosting to set.
- Once chilled, cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious keto-friendly Coconut Lemon Bars with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting