Sweetheart Strawberry Lemon Blondies 💖
These delightful blondies are bursting with the fresh flavors of strawberry and lemon, making them a perfect healthy, keto-friendly treat for any special occasion!
Equipment
- 9x9-inch baking pan
- Parchment Paper
- Spacious bowl
- Whisk
- Blender or Food Processor
- Spatula
Ingredients
Blondies
- 2.5 cups finely ground almond flour
- keto sweetener as needed for blondies
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup fresh, finely diced strawberries
Strawberry Glaze
- 2 medium ripe strawberries coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2/3 cup keto-friendly powdered sweetener
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides for easy lifting later.
- In a spacious bowl, combine the almond flour, keto sweetener, baking powder, and sea salt. Give them a good whisk to ensure everything is well mixed and lump-free.
- Pour in the melted butter, the whole egg, the extra egg yolk, fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, and pure vanilla extract. Stir everything until a lovely, thick dough comes together.
- Gently fold in your finely diced strawberries. Be careful not to crush them too much; we want them distributed nicely throughout the blondies.
- Transfer the thick dough into your prepared baking pan. Using your hands or a spatula, gently press the dough evenly across the bottom of the pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. They're ready when the edges are beautifully golden, and the top feels set but still a little tender to the touch. It shouldn't feel wet at all.
- Let the blondies cool completely in the pan. This step is super important for them to firm up perfectly before glazing.
For the Strawberry Glaze:
- While the blondies cool, make your glaze! In a blender or food processor, blend the coarsely chopped strawberries and lemon juice until completely smooth.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the powdered keto sweetener until you get a smooth, drizzling consistency. If it's too thin, add a tiny bit more sweetener.
- Once your blondies are completely cool, gently spread the luscious strawberry glaze evenly over the top.
- Pop the pan into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the glaze set beautifully and makes the blondies much easier to slice.
- Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the entire blondie slab from the pan. Cut into delightful squares and get ready to enjoy your healthy, sweet treat!
Notes
These blondies are a perfect healthy, keto-friendly treat! Adjust sweetener to your taste. Enjoy them chilled!
Nutrition Information (per bar):
Calories: 150 kcal
Total Carbs: 5g
Net Carbs: 2.9g
Fats: 12.9g
Protein: 4.4g
Calories: 150 kcal
Total Carbs: 5g
Net Carbs: 2.9g
Fats: 12.9g
Protein: 4.4g
