Easy Lemon Squares And Banana Pudding To Sweeten Your Summer | TODAY

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while being dairy-free.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds nuttiness.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: cornstarch + sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a stand mixer, combine whipped butter, eggs, vanilla, and granulated sugar.

Slowly add all-purpose flour to the mixture to avoid overworking the gluten.

Prepare a baking dish by spraying it and lining it with parchment paper.

Press the sweet dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Bake the crust for 20 minutes.

In a bowl, whisk together beaten eggs, egg yolk, sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest.

Pour the lemon filling into the baked crust.

Bake again at 350°F until set.

Allow to cool and then cut into squares.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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