Lemon Bars with Honey and Fresh Thyme (gluten free & paleo)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8 or 9x9 square pan with butter or coconut oil.

Step 2

Stir together the butter or coconut oil and honey until smooth.

Step 3

Add the almond flour, arrowroot powder, and salt and stir until well combined.

Step 4

Spread the mixture in an even layer in the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until just barely set and beginning to slightly brown.

Step 5

Remove the crust from the oven and set aside to cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Step 6

Turn oven down to 325°F

Step 7

Whisk together the eggs, egg yolk, honey and lemon, then stir in the lemon juice.

Step 8

Whisk in the arrowroot powder and fresh thyme leaves.

Step 9

Pour the mixture on top of the cooled crust, then bake for 30 minutes or until the lemon bars are just set and only very slightly jiggly in the middle.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least an hour (a few hours is best) before cutting.