Paleo Chocolate Lemon Squares
I love lemon desserts, and my non-Paleo mom taste-tested these and also gave them rave reviews.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 407kcal
Crust
Preheat oven to 350F
In a large glass bowl add the coconut oil and butter and microwave for 45-60 seconds to melt the oils
Add the remaining crust ingredients to the bowl and blend well with a pastry blender
Line an 8x8 glass baking dish with parchment paper
Pour crust ingredients onto parchment paper and press down well until you have an even layer
Cook for 15-17 minutes at 350F, until edges are golden brown
Remove from oven (but don't turn it off)
Chocolate Layer
Place a small sauce pan on low heat on the stove
Place all ingredients except for the coconut flour into the pan and allow to melt, and stir to combine
Remove the pan from the heat and add the coconut flour, stir until dissolved
Pour onto lemon crust and spread with a knife to form an even layer (this is a thin layer)
Place back in oven and cook for another 10 minutes
Remove from oven and place the entire square into the fridge and allow to cool overnight
Remove from fridge, let sit for 10-15 minutes cut, serve and enjoy!
NOTE: Make the chocolate while the crust is cooking
NOTE: Allowing these to sit in the fridge overnight makes the lemon crust less crumbly as it reabsorbs moisture as it sits
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg