These Paleo Blueberry Lemon Bars are a great healthy treat. Easy to make and perfect for summer.
Another recipe using fresh berries- I just can't help it! They are so good right now and just want to use them in everything! These bars are so quick to make- mixed in one bowl, no fuss, no tricks!
These make a great dessert, but you could totally have them for breakfast. They only have a little sweetener and it's all natural. I use date paste, but you can use honey if you want.
Because they're paleo, that means they are also gluten free and dairy free. So if you have any allergies you're working around, these are the bars to make.
I added some lemon to these bars because blueberry and lemon go so well together. I love adding that pop of citrus whenever I can. It's a subtle flavor that just compliments the blueberries. I mean, the blueberries are the real star of the show! So fresh, juicy, slightly softened from the oven. And these bars do not skimp on them! Every bite is full of them.
I love how all the berries turn purple in the oven. So pretty!
I know you will love these bars! They're simple, healthy, and delicious! Go grab some blueberries and get baking 🙂
Here is a link to the Date Paste I use. It is so simple!
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Paleo Blueberry Lemon Bars
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons date paste or honey
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of ½ lemon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300° and line a 8x8 baking pan with parchment. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. Add in the date paste, coconut oil, lemon zest and juice, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
- Press into the baking pan, making sure it is as even as possible. Top with blueberries and slightly press them into the dough. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until edges start to lightly brown.
Nutrition Information
Casey says
Hoping to make this tomorrow as a healthier option at my son’s birthday party! I will be adding some coconut flakes to the batter because lemon and blueberry can always use a coconut flavor boost! Thanks for the fantastic recipes!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Casey! I hope your son loves them!
Kelly says
I made these for my husband and I last night. They are a tasty treat and healthy enough for breakfast! My husband took two little squares with him to work. Great recipe!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Kelly! I'm so glad you and your husband enjoy them! Thanks for trying my recipe and for the feedback!
Sarah says
These came out Great! Only addition were are very chopped pecan pushed into top along with blueberries an a tiny amount of coconut sugar mixed with cinnamon sprinkled on top.
I loved the tart juiciness of the berries when you bite into this bar and the flavor was amazing. My guests ate the whole batch.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Sarah! Those sound like delicious additions! Thank you for trying it and for the great feedback! So glad your guests enjoyed them!
Marlee says
These are dangerously good. "Oh look! They're healthy AND delicious! I think I'll eat the entire pan!" ?
Seriously though, these are wonderful!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Marlee! 🙂 I'm so glad you enjoyed them!
Jessie says
Do you think coconut sugar would be an ok substitution for the date paste/honey? These look great!
Jessica DeMay says
Yes, I think that would work great! I hope you enjoy them!
Patty says
Can you sub the almond flour for all coconut flour. Husband has a nut allergy
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Patty! Unfortunately that won't work. Coconut flour is not replaces 1:1 with almond flour. If you want to use just coconut flour I would say it would be 1/2-3/4 cup, but I can't say exactly since I haven't tried it. I'm sorry I can't be more of a help. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Carolyn says
These look wonderful. I am sharing on the low carb test kitchen (with a suggestion to change the sweetener). Thanks for sharing!
Jessica DeMay says
Thank you so much Carolyn! I really appreciate you sharing them!!
Erin says
Would frozen blueberries work?
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Erin- I can't say for sure because I haven't tried it, but I think it would work if you didn't thaw them first. Add them frozen and maybe add a couple minutes cooking time. Let me know if you try it and how it comes out!
Samantha Wolf says
I used frozen the they were not done after 40 minutes. Adding an extra 10 min to see if that will belp.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying my recipe, Samantha! That can definitely change the baking time. I hope they came out great!
Mary Ann | the beach house kitchen says
How did I miss this one Jessica?? These look awesome! Perfect for all the blueberries I've been buying lately!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Mary Ann! Yes, so perfect!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
These bars look delicious, and I love that they are grain free! I'm loving summer berries right now so all of those beautiful blueberries look just perfect in these bars!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Kristine! They are perfect for summer 🙂