Keto Lemon Bars Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs are in keto lemon bars? ›

Each serving of these lemon bars has just three to five net carbs, making them a great keto and sugar-free dessert. Quick and easy, free of sugar, grains, and gluten—what's not to love?

In just one fresh lemon, there are about 5.4 grams net carbs and 2.3 grams of fiber. This tells me you can enjoy two whole lemons daily on the keto diet. That's a lot, considering very few people will eat two entire lemons.

Ingredients. Recipes vary slightly, but lemon bar recipes call for lemon juice, and many suggest fresh squeezed. Other ingredients include butter, white sugar, flour, eggs, and salt.

Creamy peanut butter filling blended with plant-based protein, then coated with a decadent dark chocolate blend. Only 3g of net carbs per bar.

However some research and some clients do report that including citric acid can take them out of Ketosis for a short time, hence the creation of water flavours made with Malic Acid to help Ketogenic weight loss.

Watermelon, the sweet summertime treat, is 92% water and the lowest-carb fruit by far, with 7.5 carbs for every 100 grams. It also has lots of vitamins A and C. Enjoy one cup, or 10 watermelon balls if you're feeling fancy.

Fruit juice is typically loaded with sugar, making it inappropriate for the keto diet. Yet, there are exceptions, including lemon and lime juices, which are low in carbs but full of flavor. You can add them to plain water or other beverages, such as hot or iced tea, to liven up the taste.

Acidic ingredients can cause the metallic pots or spoons to leach into the ingredients. Whenever making things with lemon, vinegar or other highly acidic ingredients it is best to stick with heatproof glass bowls and pans, stainless steel pots and silicone utensils.

Don't Over-Bake.

If you leave them in the oven too long, it can cause your bars to crack. The surface of your lemon bars should have small bubble holes, but not large cracks.

Should I refrigerate my lemon bars? ›

Lemon bars should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated in order to prevent bacterial growth or foodborne illness. The filling in lemon bars is made with eggs and can become a breeding ground for bacteria if it's kept in the danger zone (between 41 and 153 degrees F).

Watermelon is also a keto-friendly fruit. Watermelon is full of water and low in carbohydrates compared to many other popular fruits. One cup of diced watermelon contains 11.5 grams of net carbs (the total carbs minus grams of fiber). 4 Fiber per serving is 0.6 grams.

Cucumbers are made of 90% water and are almost calorie-free. One cup of cucumbers contains only 16 calories and 3 grams of net carbs, making it a sure fit for a keto plan.

ACV is a flavorful vinegar for salad dressings and marinades. At just 1 gram of carbs per tablespoon (15 mL), it's perfectly keto-friendly. Still, white vinegar and rice vinegar work just as well in the kitchen and are carb-free. Thus, you may want to consider other vinegars instead.

Each keto peanut butter chocolate bar contains less than 1 gram of sugar and only 3g of net carbs.

These bars are rich in flavour, packed with good-for-you fats and quality ingredients making them an excellent addition to the ketogenic diet and no sugar lifestyle. Browse the full keto bar range.

You will NEVER know that these easy, 5 ingredient Sugar Free Keto Low Carb Lemon Bars are only 100 calories and gluten free! The perfect healthy treat!