2-Ingredient Lemon Bars

leap314 · April 2013

I made this same thing for easter and used an electric mixer and had no problems.

Bejede · April 2013

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IAMSHELOCK · April 2013

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ldrosophila · April 2013

Hmmm, down for a healthy version.

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/desserts/low-calorie/low-fat-lemon-bars/

Nutrition info on your healthy version:
100 calories, 1g protein, 17g carbohydrate, 3g fat (2g saturated), 0g fiber (assumes a 2x2 inch square for serving)

Nutrition info on the 2-ingredient version (using the same 2x2ish inch square for serving) using Betty Crocker mix and lucky leaf pie filling 112 calories, 1g protein, 26 carbs, 0 fat 0 fiber

So while yes, the fitness magazine version does have less calories (if 12 will make or break you you have bigger problems) and carbs the 2 ingredient version has less fat and is WAY easier....I don't think one is really healthier than the other, you can't even use the "2 ingredient version is processed food and the fitness mag one isn't" approach because you still use AP flour, which is processed, granulated sugar & which is also processed.

That being said--the fitness mag version probably has a better crust because it uses butter and butter is always better

Both sound yummy to me, but I agree a buttery crust sounds good! I cant make either because I'd eat the whole pan.

str1ne · April 2013

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str1ne · April 2013

Hmmm, down for a healthy version.

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/desserts/low-calorie/low-fat-lemon-bars/

Nutrition info on your healthy version:
100 calories, 1g protein, 17g carbohydrate, 3g fat (2g saturated), 0g fiber (assumes a 2x2 inch square for serving)

Nutrition info on the 2-ingredient version (using the same 2x2ish inch square for serving) using Betty Crocker mix and lucky leaf pie filling 112 calories, 1g protein, 26 carbs, 0 fat 0 fiber

So while yes, the fitness magazine version does have less calories (if 12 will make or break you you have bigger problems) and carbs the 2 ingredient version has less fat and is WAY easier....I don't think one is really healthier than the other, you can't even use the "2 ingredient version is processed food and the fitness mag one isn't" approach because you still use AP flour, which is processed, granulated sugar & which is also processed.

That being said--the fitness mag version probably has a better crust because it uses butter and butter is always better

I'd say the proofs in the pudding.

crystaljohnsongendron · April 2013

this recipe is NOT healthy! just because it's low in calories doesn't mean anything. it's full of chemicals and processed crap!

dakitten2 · April 2013

Thanks to the ones who appreciated the recipe for what it is. I didnt proclaim it to be healthy and for clean eaters, they definitely would not want to make this. It's just a simple quick recipe that I thought I would share. You can use only one can of the lemon, but it will be more like a cake texture, where the 2 cans makes it more like a bar.

I'm not a clean eater so I do look for ways to enjoy some of the pleasures I like in a simpler fashion. I'm a mix of both clean vs. non-clean. As long as my blood panel continues to stay in the normal range every six months, I'll continue my journey, my way. Now if the blood work changes, I'll reassess and eat healthier. But for ME and just ME, what I am doing is working. No longer have sleep apnea, off all my meds for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high tryglerides and diuretics.

And the other recipe looks good too, but I dont use butter anymore. Whatever you are personally doing, keep it up and wishes for much success to each and all of you!