Get the Recipe: Lemon Poppy Seed Bars
Lemon Poppy Seed Bars are a delightful afternoon snack! These easy snack bars are grain free and keto-friendly!
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup granular monkfruit sweetener
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
Lemon Frosting
- 1 cup confectioners monkfruit sweetener
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons almond milk or heavy cream, as needed to thin
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking oil. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl beat the softened butter, and granular sweetener with an electric mixer until creamy and well incorporated.
- Beat the eggs into the sugar mixture until completely combined.
- In another bowl combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder and salt.
- Spoon the flour mixture into the sugar mixture, beating with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Spoon batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the blondies to cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting: Combine the sweetener, cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla and 1 tablespoon of the milk or heavy cream in a food processor or beat with an electric mixture until smooth and creamy. Add 1 tablespoon additional liquid if needed until it reaches your desired consistency.
Notes
See notes in post for tips.
Net carbs are 2.2 g per bar
Serving: 1 Bar, Calories: 162kcal, Carbohydrates: 2.9g, Protein: 3.1g, Fat: 12.7g, Cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 84mg, Fiber: 0.7g, Sugar: 0.9g
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