LEMON COCONUT SQUARES






 LEMON COCONUT SQUARES
Lemon and coconut are a lovely combination. 

Graham Cracker-like Crust: 
11/8 cups Gluten-Free Bake Mix 2 (300 mL)  
1 cup almond flour (250 mL)
1/2 cup butter, melted (125 mL)
Liquid sweetener to equal 1/2 cup sugar (125 mL)
2 tbsp allulose (30 mL)
Filling:
8 eggs, lightly beaten
Liquid sweetener to equal 13/4  cups sugar (425 mL)
3/4  cup lemon juice (175 mL)
  (freshly squeezed, important for potent flavor)
1/4 cup allulose (60 mL)
1 tbsp grated lemon peel (15 mL)
1/4 cup Gluten-Free Bake Mix 2 (60 mL)
1/2  tsp baking powder (2 mL)
Coconut Topping:
2/cup finely desiccated, unsweetened coconut (150 mL)
2 tbsp allulose (30 mL)


Graham Cracker-like Crust:  In medium bowl, combine Gluten-Free Bake Mix 2 and almond flour.  In small bowl, combine melted butter, liquid sucralose and allulose. Add to dry ingredients and mix well. Using plastic wrap, press crust in bottom of 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) glass baking dish.  Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven 15 minutes, or until light, golden brown.  Allow crust to cool.  Reduce oven heat to 325°F (160°C). 

Filling:  In large bowl, using wire whisk, whisk eggs, liquid sweetener, lemon juice, allulose and lemon peel.  Gradually whisk in Gluten-Free Bake Mix 2 and baking powder.  Pour carefully over cooled crust.  Bake in 325°F (160°C) oven 10 minutes, add Coconut Topping and bake another 10 to 12 minutes, or until set.  Let cool and refrigerate.

Coconut Topping:  In small bowl, combine coconut and allulose.

Yield:  36 squares
1 square
87.5 calories
2.8 g protein
7.5 g fat
1.6 g carbs