Sugar Free Strawberry Lemonade Bars: A Refreshing Treat
Sugar Free Strawberry Lemonade Bars: A Refreshing Treat is a practical, flavor-forward sugar free strawberry lemonade bars recipe with clear ingredients and step-by-step instructions. - Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 16 squares
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Equipment
- blender
- skillet
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 cup Butter softened to room temperature
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Almond flour is a possible substitution
- 1 /3 cup Granulated sugar alternative must measure like sugar and be heat stable
- Filling:
- 1 cup Strawberries sliced, stems removed
- 1 /2 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar alternative
- 1 /3 cup Flour
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon zest
- 4 Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper, ensuring the paper overhangs the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened butter, flour, and sugar alternative until a dough-like texture forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust begins to brown.
- Remove the crust from the oven and allow it to cool completely while preparing the filling.
- In a blender, combine strawberries, lemon juice, sugar alternative, flour, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth.
- Add eggs to the blender and pulse until fully blended.
- Pour the filling mixture over the cooled crust. Use a spatula or spoon to spread evenly.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake until the center appears set and the edges begin to brown.
- Allow the bars to cool fully in the dish before removing and slicing. Refrigerate after reaching room temperature to help the filling set.
Notes
- Use fresh lemons for juicing and zesting to ensure optimal flavor.
- Select a sugar alternative that is granulated, measures like sugar, and is suitable for baking.
- A blender is recommended for the filling to achieve a fluffy texture; a food processor is an acceptable alternative.
- If using a standard baking pan rather than a baking dish, monitor baking times closely as they may vary.
- Do not freeze the bars.
- Top with sugar-free powdered sugar if desired.
- Other berries such as blueberr
- Select a sugar alternative that is granulated, measures like sugar, and is suitable for baking.
- A blender is recommended for the filling to achieve a fluffy texture; a food processor is an acceptable alternative.
- If using a standard baking pan rather than a baking dish, monitor baking times closely as they may vary.
- Do not freeze the bars.
- Top with sugar-free powdered sugar if desired.
- Other berries such as blueberr