Cottage Cheese Lemon Cake Bars Your Family Will Devour
Soft, light, and zesty lemon cake bars made with cottage cheese and almond flour, perfect for a nostalgic treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cottage cheese (blended smooth)
- 2 cups almond flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blend 1 cup of cottage cheese until smooth.
- Mix in a large bowl, 2 cups of almond flour, 2 tablespoons of coconut flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup of honey, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently.
- Fold in the blended cottage cheese until well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a lined baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the dish for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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