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๐Ÿ‹ Clean Lemon Bars That Donโ€™t Come With a Side of Bloat

๐Ÿ‹ Clean Lemon Bars That Donโ€™t Come With a Side of Bloat

This dessert is sweet, tart, and secretly gut-friendly. A perfect Mother's Day Treat!

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May 10, 2025
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If youโ€™ve ever grabbed a lemon bar at a bakery thinking โ€œthis canโ€™t be that bad,โ€ only to read the label and see words like sodium benzoate, invert sugar, and natural flavors, then this recipe is your clean comeback.

These Clean Lemon Bars are bright, sweet, slightly tart, and made with real ingredients you can pronounce. No gluten. No refined sugar. No fillers. Just a creamy lemon filling on a golden coconut crustโ€”and yes, theyโ€™re every bit as satisfying as the real thing (without the crash or the bloat).

You donโ€™t need artificial flavors or cane sugar to enjoy a classic lemon bar.
In factโ€”your body (and your taste buds) will thank you for skipping them.

These Clean Lemon Bars use raw honey instead of refined sugar and tapioca flour instead of cornstarch. Thatโ€™s not just a swapโ€”itโ€™s a serious upgrade.

Letโ€™s talk about it ๐Ÿ‘‡

Letโ€™s bake ๐Ÿ‘‡

But donโ€™t worryโ€”Iโ€™ve got a clean fix.


๐Ÿ‹ Clean Lemon Bars with Coconut Crust

A bright, refreshing dessert with no gluten, no refined sugar, and no mystery ingredientsโ€”just whole foods that support your gut and give you steady energy.

Crust Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup raw honey

  • 1/3 cup ghee or grass-fed butter, softened

  • 1 pasture-raised egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2/3 cup coconut flour

  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour

  • 1/8 tsp sea salt

  • Zest of 1 lemon

Filling Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp raw honey

  • 3 eggs + 1 egg yolk

  • 1 tbsp tapioca flour

  • 1/2 tsp coconut flour


๐Ÿฅ„ Why These Ingredients Matter

Raw Honey vs. Cane Sugar:
Raw honey contains enzymes, antioxidants, and trace minerals that support immunity and digestion. Unlike cane sugar (which spikes your blood sugar and feeds bad gut bacteria), raw honey is lower on the glycemic index and may actually soothe inflammation when used in moderation.

Tapioca Flour vs. Cornstarch:
Tapioca is a grain-free, gentle starch made from the cassava root. Itโ€™s easier to digest and free of the GMOs and harsh processing often found in conventional cornstarch. It also gives these bars a silky, custardy textureโ€”without the stomach upset.


โœจ What Paid Subscribers Get:

  • Recipe Directions

  • Nut-free version of this recipe

  • Clean whipped topping to serve it with

๐Ÿ‘‰ Become a paid subscriber and grab it all - 30% off for Motherโ€™s Day Weekend

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