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ek Yogurt Bars with Almond Crumble Crust Recipe

ek Yogurt Bars with Almond Crumble Crust Recipe
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Delight in these Sunshine Citrus Lemon Poppy Seed Greek Yogurt Bars with an almond crumble crust, combining a nutty, buttery base with a tangy, creamy lemon yogurt topping speckled with poppy seeds. Perfectly balanced with natural sweetness and refreshing citrus notes, these bars are a healthy and vibrant dessert or snack option, chilled and garnished with extra lemon zest, honey, or crushed almonds.

Ingredients

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Almond Crumble Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Lemon Poppy Seed Yogurt Layer

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Topping

  • Extra lemon zest
  • Drizzle of honey
  • Crushed almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
  2. Prepare Crust Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, rolled oats, melted butter or coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and well mixed.
  3. Form and Bake Crust: Press the crumbly mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the crust turns lightly golden. Remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
  4. Make Yogurt Layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and poppy seeds until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  5. Assemble Bars: Pour the lemon poppy seed yogurt mixture evenly over the cooled almond crust. Use a spatula to spread it smoothly across the top.
  6. Chill: Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the yogurt layer to set firmly.
  7. Slice and Serve: Once set, slice the dessert into bars. Optionally, garnish with extra lemon zest, a drizzle of honey, or crushed almonds before serving chilled for a refreshing treat.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, use coconut oil instead of butter and maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Ensure the crust is pressed firmly to prevent crumbling when slicing.
  • Chilling the bars overnight will improve texture and flavor.
  • Freshly juiced lemons provide the best citrus flavor, but bottled lemon juice can be used in a pinch.
  • Store the bars covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: lemon bars, poppy seed dessert, Greek yogurt bars, almond crust, healthy lemon dessert, citrus snack bars

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