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Easy Gluten Free Lime Cookie Bars

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If you love limes, these super duper gluten free lime bars are going to be your new favorite cookie bar. They are tangy, yet sweet. Perfect for the whole family!

Gluten Free Lime Bar on a white plate

I am feeling a little guilty making sweet treats this week. Mr. Fearless Dining is out of town and I have nobody to share these with…except the kids :-). He really hates missing out on dessert so I will have to hide a few so he can try them when he gets back in town. This week’s recipes will be all about citrus.

Easy gluten free lime bars to be exact.

Orange, lemon, lime…and maybe even grapefruit since our small tree has produced 4 big grapefruits this year.

We have a giant lemon tree in our backyard. Because of this over producing tree, it is rare that I have limes on hand. I mean, why buy limes when I have dozens of lemons ready to pick almost year round?

If you have been reading my blog for awhile, I am sure you have read many of my silly stories of how I try to pawn lemons off on anyone I meet. The lemons get so heavy in our lemon tree that branches will break off from the weight of the lemons if we don’t pick lemons regularly.

Gluten Free Lime Bars cut in slices and put on a paper bag. Lime zest is sprinkled on top

Although I used limes in this cookie bar recipe, you can also use lemons to make gluten free lemon bars. (And if you need lemons, you know where you can get a big bag of them for free :-)).

How to make gluten free lime cookie bars:

Lime Bar crust in a bowl

The crust is so simple to make. Add the dry ingredients and then add melted butter.

Lime Bar crust is spread out in a baking pan.

Spread it flat in the pan. Here I used a 7×7 pan. I would probably recommend an 8×8 pan so the crust isn’t so thick.

Lime Bar bar batter in a bowl with a whisk in it.

Add the lime and other ingredients and then pour over the crust.

Gluten Free Lime Bars on a plate

More Delicious Citrus Recipes to Try:

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Things You Need To Make This Recipe:

  1. Baking pan, this is the perfect size to make these bars.
  2. Almond flour, this is the key to making the crust amazing.

Gluten Free Lime Snack Bars

Gluten Free Lime Snack Bars

Yield: 12 pieces
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 37 minutes

Easy creamy gluten free lime bars

Ingredients

  • For Crust:
  • 1 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend, (*Note, my flour blend has xanthan gum included. If yours doesn't, add 1 teaspoon.)
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • For Lime Batter:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime peel
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 3 very large eggs, or 4 small
  • 1/4 cup condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a bowl, add dry ingredients for the crust and mix.
  3. Add melted butter and mix well.
  4. Press crust into an 8x8 pan.
  5. In a medium bowl, add batter ingredients and whisk to blend.
  6. Pour on top of the crust and bake for 20-25 minutes until done in the middle.
  7. * Optional: Garnish with more lime peel and powdered sugar

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 377 Total Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 10g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 9g Cholesterol: 69mg Sodium: 111mg Carbohydrates: 45g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 24g Protein: 7g
Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
© Sandi Gaertner
Cuisine: American / Category: Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
You can also try this delicious recipe for Paleo No-Bake Key Lime Pies from my friend at Texanerin Baking.

And, if you have anoveractivee lemon tree like me, here are two recipes to try:

Gluten Free Lemon Tart on a white table. A slice of tart is on a plate with forks next to it.

Gluten Free Lemon Tart

gluten free lemon bundt cake found with lemonade icing on top

Gluten Free Lemon Bundt Cake

This delicious Chicken and Watermelon Salad over Baby Kale is a delicious meal to pair with these desserts.

Grilled Chicken and Watermelon Salad over Baby Kale on a wooden plate

 

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Comments

  1. Carolyn Busch

    I lined a 9 by 9 inch square metal pan with foil, since my 8 by 8 inch glass pan is not perfectly flat on the bottom. Used plenty of PAM. Also, did not have unsweetened coconut, so I used shredded Baker’s brand sweetened and dropped out 1 tablespoon of the brown sugar from the crust. Added 1 T. of gluten free flour to the lime batter for a bit more body in the filling. Very good recipe with a macaron type bottom crust. Cut after chilling for best presentation.

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  2. *GLITTER~GODDESS*

    Could I substitute coconut yogurt for condensed milk? If YOU have any other suggestions ,I’d GREAT~LY APPRECIATE it 😀 I look forward to hearing from YOU <3 HUGS!!!!!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      Hi there. I have to be honest, I really don’t know. I say experiment and come back and let us know how it turned out.

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  7. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist

    A big bag of lemons would be great! 🙂
    How do you like the Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flour Blend?

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      Bob’s 1 to 1 gluten free blend is my very favorite to date. My second favorite is Authentic Foods Multi Blend, but it is a lot more expensive.

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  8. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life

    I wish I lived near you…I’d happily take some lemons off your hands! But, I love limes too…I cook with them both all the time! Your snack bars look awesome!

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