Lemon Bars Lite Recipe

Craving lemon bars but watching your sugar intake? This easy, low-calorie, and low-sugar recipe delivers the classic tangy lemon flavor you love without the guilt! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Approved by a diabetic! These zesty bars are a crowd-pleaser, even for non-diabetics.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 161.3 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.3 (14 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lemon Bars Lite

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How to Make Lemon Bars Lite

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) of cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon filling. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 cup lemon juice. Add 2 large eggs and whisk until well combined.
  5. Pour the lemon filling over the baked crust. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden.
  6. Let the lemon bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).
  7. Enjoy your guilt-free Lemon Bars Lite!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

75g

Fat

0g

Carbs

12g

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