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    Home » Gluten Free Recipes

    Modified: Jul 22, 2022 · Published: Jun 8, 2020 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

    Gluten Free Lemon Lime Bars

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    Enjoy the refreshing taste of summer with these homemade bars recipes like Gluten Free Lemon Lime Bars. Combining the cool flavors of lemon and lime, they make the perfect treat for a family gathering, picnic, or cookout.

    The fact that this recipe is gluten-free makes it even more appealing. Try making these yummy bars today and bring a taste of summer into your home.

    Gluten Free Lemon Lime Bars

    Jump to:
    • Why I love these gluten free lemon bars
    • Ingredients
    • How to make this gluten free lemon bar recipe
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Related posts

    Why I love these gluten free lemon bars

    • Addition of lime really take these easy desserts to another level
    • Crisp cookie crust is great on it's own, better with lemon filling
    • You can still enjoy lemon bars while on a gluten free diet.
    lemon lime bars

    Ingredients

    • almond flour
    • powdered sugar
    • cornstarch
    • salt
    • cold butter, cut up
    • eggs
    • white sugar
    • half and half
    • lemon zest
    • lime zest
    • lime juice
    • lemon juice
    • green food coloring *optional
    • additional lemon and lime zest for topping

    ingredients for gluten free lemon bars

    How to make this gluten free lemon bar recipe

    Gather your ingredients and create this gluten free goodness!

    Start the process by preheating the oven to 350°.

    To make things easier on yourself, line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.

    pan with parchment paper

    Next, combine the flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch, and salt.

    bowl with almond flour and butter on side

    Cut in butter until it is nice and crumbly. A pastry cutter like this make things easy.

    flour and butter mixed in bowl

    Press dough firmly into the parchment lined pan. Bake for 15 minutes.

    dough in pan with parchment paper

    While that is baking, whisk eggs, sugar, half and half, and flour.

    bowl with sugar, milk,and egg

    Divide that mixture into 2 bowls.

    bowls with lemon bar batter and lemon and lime

    Add lemon zest and lemon juice into one bowl and lime juice and food coloring into the other. This zester makes it simple.

    lemon, lime and bowls with batter

    Pour the bright lemon mixture over the hot crust. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set.

    pouring lemon filling on crust in pan

    Remove and then carefully pour the vibrant lime mixture over the lemon layer and bake 10-12 minutes or until set.

    pouring lime filling on crust

    Cool completely on a wire rack then use the parchment paper to lift from the pan - it’s so easy! Cut into bars.

    sliced lemon bars

    Sift the powdered sugar over the top and sprinkle the remaining lemon and lime zest.

    lemon bars with powdered sugar

    Store in the refrigerator.

    lemon lime bars

    Enjoy this tart, sweet treat!

    bite of lemon bar on fork

    📖 Recipe

    Gluten Free Lemon Lime Bars

    Vicky
    These Gluten Free Lemon Lime Bars are a tart, refreshing treat! Perfect to share at a picnic or cook out. You'll never know they are gluten free!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 55 minutes mins
    Course bars
    Cuisine American
    Servings 33
    Calories 122 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups almond flour
    • ½ cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup cold butter cut up
    • 4 eggs
    • 1 ½ cups white sugar
    • ⅓ cup half and half
    • 3 tablespoon flour
    • 2 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 teaspoon lime zest
    • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 drop green food color *optional
    • additional lemon and lime zest for topping

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Line pan with parchment paper.
    • Combine 2 cups almond flour, 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
    • Cut in butter until it is crumbly.
    • Press dough firmly into parchment lined pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
    • Whisk eggs, sugar, half and half, and 3 tablespoon almond flour.
    • Divide into 2 bowls.
    • Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest and lemon juice into one bowl and lime juice and food coloring into the other.
    • Pour lemon mixture over hot crust. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set.
    • Carefully pour lime mixture over lemon and bake 10-12 minutes or until set.
    • Cool completely on wire rack.
    • Use parchment paper to lift from pan. Cut into bars.
    • Sift powdered sugar over top and sprinkle remaining lemon and lime zest.
    • Store in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 33gCalories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 166IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I use bottled lemon and lime juice for make these lemon bars?

    You can, but if at all possible try and use fresh lemons and limes as it adds something to the bars.

    How do I store these lemon lime bars?

    You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Can I freeze these bars?

    Unfortunately they do not freeze well, but that is just more excuse to eat them right away!

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      Gluten Free Donuts

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    1. Angela says

      June 09, 2020 at 6:08 am

      5 stars
      Love the bright flavors of this bar. And it's gluten-free which makes is perfect for everyone!!

      Reply
    2. Taylor Kiser says

      June 09, 2020 at 4:56 am

      5 stars
      I love anything citrus during the summer! These bars are a perfect treat!!

      Reply
    3. Jen says

      June 09, 2020 at 4:18 am

      5 stars
      Love the extra citrusy lemon lime combo. Almond flour pairs really well too.

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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