Healthy Lemon Bars That Taste Like Cheesecake!

cottage cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: Greek yogurt

Ricotta offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and line an 8x8 baking pan.

In a blender, add the drained cottage cheese, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup of sugar, lemon zest (from 2 small lemons), 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Blend the mixture until smooth.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup of melted white chocolate to the blended mixture and blend again.

In a medium bowl, add 1 cup of almond flour (or oat flour) and the wet ingredients from the blender.

Mix until nicely incorporated, ensuring no flour remains visible.

Add 2 tablespoons of additional white chocolate chips to the mixture.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22 to 25 minutes until golden and set.

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