Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) coconut sugar
- 1 cup (96g) almond flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) ruby cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp (1.5g) fine sea salt
- 3 large (150g) eggs
- 1/2 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup (100g) honey
- 1/3 cup (80ml) fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (6g) lemon zest
- 2 tbsp (16g) cornstarch
Instructions:
- Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Beat the softened butter and coconut sugar until smooth.
- Sift in the almond flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Firmly press the dough into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are set. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Whisk the eggs and honey in a medium bowl until pale and frothy.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt and lemon zest until completely smooth.
- Whisk in the lemon juice and cornstarch, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Pour the lemon mixture over the pre-baked Ruby Velvet crust. Bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges are firm and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Allow the bars to cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before slicing into 2x2 squares.