Dessert: Coconut Lemon Bars

A lemony dessert or snack.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon

Health benefits of Coconut Lemon Bars

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

Ingredients

1/2 cup lemon juice
4 large eggs
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup dried coconut
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups flour

Instructions

1. In a bowl combine flour and powdered sugar, cut in the butter until crumbly.

2. Press into a lightly greased 13x9x2" baking pan. Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 15 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and baking powder until well mixed.

4. Pour over crust. sprinkle coconut evenly over the top.

5. Bake at 350º F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

6. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

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