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    Lemon Bars - Low Fat


    Source of Recipe


    Karlette 2011

    List of Ingredients




    Low Fat Lemon Bars


    For the Base:

    1 cup all-purpose flour
    1/4 cup sugar
    1/2 cup quick oats
    3 tbsp butter

    For the Topping:

    1 egg
    1 egg white
    1 cup sugar
    3 tbs flour
    1/4 tsp baking powder
    Pinch of salt
    Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
    Confectioner's sugar, sifted, for sprinkling

    Recipe




    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

    Combine flour, oats and sugar in a medium bowl.

    Using a pastry blender, add butter and blend until the mixture is crumbly.

    Press crumbs into the bottom of the baking pan.

    Bake for 10 minutes until edges are golden.

    Meanwhile, whisk egg and egg white.

    Add sugar and beat until creamy.

    Add flour, baking powder, salt and lemon; whisk until smooth.

    Pour lemon mixture over pre-baked base.

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until center is set.

    Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

    Makes 16 squares.


    Per Serving:

    Calories 133
    Calories from Fat 24
    Total Fat 2.8g (sat 1.4g)
    Cholesterol 19mg
    Sodium 15mg
    Carbohydrate 25.1g
    Fiber 0.1g
    Protein 2.1g

 

 

 


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