Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars

May 7

Written By Nini P

Healthy Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars (Gluten-Free)

If you’re craving a tangy-sweet treat that’s light, creamy, and surprisingly healthy—these Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars are your new go-to dessert! Made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese, almond flour (or oat flour), and fresh lemon juice, these bars are perfect for spring and summer snacking. Each bar packs 6.7g of protein with a balanced macro profile—ideal for a guilt-free treat or post-meal dessert.

Enjoy,

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**Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars**

These Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars are a bright, zesty treat—perfect as a light dessert, protein snack, or gluten-free option!

Why You’ll Love These Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars:

High in Protein: Thanks to cottage cheese and eggs, each bar has over 6g of protein.

Lower in Sugar: Sweetened with raw cane sugar (or your preferred alternative).

Naturally Gluten-Free: Made with almond flour or oat flour—no refined flour here.

Zesty & Fresh: Lemon zest and juice deliver a bold citrusy punch.

Easy to Make: Just blend, pour, and bake—minimal cleanup!

Tips for Success:

Want a lower sugar option? Swap raw cane sugar for monk fruit, stevia, or a sugar-free blend.

Make it dairy-free: Try using a dairy-free cottage cheese and white chocolate alternative.
Add a crust: Press a layer of almond flour and coconut oil into the pan before baking for a cheesecake-style base.

RECIPE: Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars

PREP TIME: 10 MIN

COOK TIME: 22-25 MIN

TOTAL TIME: 35 MIN

SERVING: 9

Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars

These Lemon Cottage Cheese Bars are a sunshine-filled snack with the perfect balance of zest and sweetness. Whether you’re looking for a light dessert, a protein-boosted treat, or a gluten-free lemon bar recipe—this one’s a winner!

Ingredients:

1 cup cottage cheese, 210g - drained for 10 min

2 eggs or 3 egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract, 5g
Zest of 1 lemon (1 tbsp)
¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 60g
½ cup raw cane sugar, 100g (or any sweetener you like)
1 cup almond flour or oat flour, 100g
1 tsp baking powder, 4g
½ tsp salt, 3g
¼ cup white chocolate, 45g melted and cooled slightly
2 tbsp white chocolate chips, 28g to sprinkle on top
Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease & line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
Melt ¼ cup of white chocolate in microwave or double boiler. Set aside to cool
In a blender or food processor, combine, Cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sweetener. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add baking powder, salt and melted white chocolate. Blend until incorporated
In a medium sized bowl add your flour, pour the lemon cottage cheese mixture and mix until incorporated.
Pour the batter into the pan. Sprinkle the top with 2 tbsp white chocolate chips.
Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let cool completely before slicing. Chill if you prefer a denser, fudgy bar.

Nutrition (Approximate) per bar (makes 9 bars):

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