Lower Sugar Lemon Bars Recipe

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Lower Sugar Lemon Bars
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Directions:

  1. Put the animal crackers in a food processor. Pulse for 10 1-second pulses until coarse crumbs are formed. Run the processor for an additional 10 seconds until the crumbs become very fine. (If you skip the pulsing step, you will wind up with uneven crumbs.).
  2. Add the brown sugar and salt, and pulse until the sugar is distributed.
  3. Add the butter and pulse for 10 1-second pulses, until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  4. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with a single layer of foil, folded over the edges of the pan to make a sling. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Pour in the crumbs and pack down with the bottom of a measuring cup or glass. Slide into a preheated 325F oven until golden and crispy, 18-20 minutes. Set on a wire rack to cool.
  5. Stir the cream cheese in a large bowl with a spatula to smooth out any lumps. Add the lemon zest.
  6. Mix the pudding mix with the milk. When smooth, whisk into the cream cheese.
  7. When the crust is cool, add the pudding mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  8. Run a small paring knife along the sides of the pan not covered with foil. Remove the bars from the pan using the sling and cut into 2 squares. Optionally, top with toasted coconut for an additional crunch.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1721.65 Kcal (7208 kJ)
Calories from fat 878.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 97.63g 150%
Cholesterol 215.82mg 72%
Sodium 2167.72mg 90%
Potassium 1118.04mg 24%
Total Carbs 183.31g 61%
Sugars 41.95g 168%
Protein 26.92g 54%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 999.1mg 100%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 220.81 Kcal (924 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.52g 150%
Cholesterol 27.68mg 72%
Sodium 278.01mg 90%
Potassium 143.39mg 24%
Total Carbs 23.51g 61%
Sugars 5.38g 168%
Protein 3.45g 54%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 0.5mg 22%
Calcium 128.1mg 100%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 42.6
    Points
  • 47
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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