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Lemon Protein Bars Recipe

This healthy lemon protein bars recipe is chewy, delicious and so simple to make! Made with fresh lemons, lemon zest and other wholesome ingredients, they make the best healthy lemon squares!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 171 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, protein powder, lemon zest and turmeric. Stir until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, almond butter and vanilla extract. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
  • Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish.
  • Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or until the bars are firm.
  • Once firm, remove the bars from the dish and cut them into squares or bars.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

Storage: Store your lemon bars in an air-tight container. If you need to layer place a piece of parchment paper between each row. These will keep at room temperature for up to four days and for a week in the refrigerator. 
 
If you feel the mixture is too dry, add 1 tsp lemon juice at a time or a tablespoon of almond butter. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 16mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 0.1IUCalcium: 86mgIron: 1mg
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