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These refreshing Lemon Blondies are covered in a sweet lemon and cream cheese frosting! This keto-friendly treat has less than 3 net carbs per serving! 

Lemon Blondies (keto + gluten free)

Annie
These refreshing Lemon Blondies are covered in a sweet citrus and cream cheese frosting! This keto-friendly treat has less than 3 net carbs per serving! 
4.31 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Keto
Servings 12 bars
Calories 162 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Lemon Blondie

  • 8 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 cup 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

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

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

Garnish with toasted, unsweetened coconut flakes or poppy seeds if desired.
This recipe makes 12 bars (2" x 2.67"), and each one has 2.2 net carbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Bar (2 x 2.67 inches)Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 2.9gProtein: 3.1gFat: 12.7gCholesterol: 58.5mgSodium: 84mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 0.9g
Keyword keto lemon blondies, lemon bars, lemon blondies
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