Description
These Low Sugar Lemon Poppy Seed Greek Yogurt Bars are a delightful and healthy treat that’s perfect for snacking or dessert. With a burst of lemon flavor and a satisfying texture, these bars are a great gluten-free option for those watching their sugar intake.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add coconut flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture, and stir until fully combined with no lumps.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 22–25 minutes or until set in the center and lightly golden on the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For added sweetness, dust with powdered erythritol or serve with whipped Greek yogurt.
- Store bars in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
