Description
This Sugar-Free One-Bowl Lemon Dessert is a bright, soft, and moist treat with a tender crumb and fresh citrus flavor. Made with almond flour, coconut flour, Greek yogurt, and sugar-free sweeteners, it is lower in carbs and sugar than traditional lemon desserts. Everything comes together in one bowl for an easy, fuss-free recipe that is perfect for dessert, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, with an optional sugar-free lemon glaze for extra citrusy sweetness.
Ingredients
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Sugar-Free Lemon Dessert
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar-free sweetener, such as allulose or monk fruit
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup plain unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Lemon Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar-free sweetener
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, granulated sugar-free sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, melted butter, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until the batter is smooth and fully combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the dessert dense.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The dessert should be set but still moist.
- Let it cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes. For cleaner slices, allow it to cool completely.
- If using the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar-free sweetener with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Add more lemon juice for a thinner glaze or more powdered sweetener for a thicker glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled dessert and sprinkle with additional lemon zest, if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest citrus flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Allow the dessert to cool completely before slicing for cleaner pieces.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze the unglazed dessert for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before glazing and serving.
- For a lemon-blueberry variation, fold 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter.
- For lemon-poppy seed flavor, add 1–2 tablespoons of poppy seeds.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free yogurt.
- The glaze is optional and is not included in the nutrition information above.
- Nutrition is approximate and may vary depending on the specific brands and types of sweeteners, flours, butter, and yogurt used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Fat: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
Keywords: Sugar-Free One-Bowl Lemon Dessert