Almond Lemon Bars with a hint of cinnamon.

Prep Time: 12 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Difficulty: EASY

Nutrition Facts :Makes 12servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 148.9
Total Carbs 6.9 g
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g
Sugars 3.8 g
Total Fat 11.9 g
Saturated Fat 1.4 g
Unsaturated Fat 10.4 g
Potassium 115.5 mg
Protein 5.4 g
Sodium 135.6 mg
Dietary Exchanges
2 Fat


Servings Ingredients

1 1/3cup Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, unsalted, whole

4tbsp sugar , divided

6SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener packets , divided

4Eggs, large, raw , separated

2tsp grated lemon rind

1/2tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

2tsp vanilla extract

1tsp baking soda

2tbsp olive oil

1pinch salt

1/2tsp vinegar (or lemon juice)


Directions

1 Grind almonds in a food processor with 1 tablespoon of sugar and sugar substitute. Set aside.

2 In a medium-sized bowl, beat egg yolks, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 of the sugar substitute, lemon rind, cinnamon, vanilla extract, baking soda, oil, and salt until light-colored and thick. Stir in almond mixture.

3 In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add vinegar or lemon juice and remaining sugar and sugar substitute, beating until stiff but not dry. Very carefully fold beaten egg whites into almond mixture until combined.

4 Transfer batter to a long loaf pan, which has been lined with wax paper and greased. Bake at 375 degrees F for about 35 minutes, or until tester comes out clean.

5 Cool and turn out onto a plate. Remove wax paper. If desired, top with sugar-free gelatin. Cut into bars.