Description
These Low Sugar Lemon Poppy Seed Greek Yogurt Bars are a refreshing and healthy snack option featuring a moist texture, bright lemon flavor, and a subtle crunch from poppy seeds. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, they make a perfect guilt-free treat packed with protein from Greek yogurt and wholesome oat flour for added fiber.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup oat flour or white whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, eggs, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or butter until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the oat flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seeds.
- Mix Batter: Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl and gently stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix which can create dense bars.
- Bake the Bars: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 22 to 26 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bars are cooked through.
- Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into 9 bars for serving.
- Optional Refrigeration: For a firmer texture, refrigerate the bars after they have cooled completely. This also helps enhance their flavor.
Notes
- For a tasty glaze, whisk together 1/4 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener with 1 tablespoon lemon juice and drizzle over cooled bars.
- Store the bars refrigerated for up to 5 days to keep them fresh and delicious.
- Choosing oat flour keeps the bars gluten-free if you select certified gluten-free oats, though the recipe is not strictly labeled gluten-free.
- You can substitute coconut oil with unsalted butter if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
