Description
Lemon Bars are a delightful, bright dessert that delivers an irresistible balance of sweetness and tartness in every bite. Perfect for any gathering, these easy-to-make bars feature a buttery oat crust paired with a luscious lemon filling made from fresh lemon juice and honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (92 grams) rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (31 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (160 grams) honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (31 grams) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Stir in rolled oats, flour, and optional milk until combined.
- Press the mixture into an 8×8-inch baking dish evenly to form the base.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour until well-blended. Pour over the prepared oat base.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center is set.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg