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    Home » Keto Brownies & Bars » Keto Strawberry Lemon Blondies

    Published: Apr 24, 2022 by Carolyn

    Keto Strawberry Lemon Blondies

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    These keto lemon blondies are studded with fresh strawberries and topped with a delicious strawberry lemon glaze. Tangy, sweet, and utterly delectable!

    Two keto strawberry lemon blondies on a white plate with flowers, lemons, and strawberries in the background.

    Nothing beats a juicy, fresh strawberry. There is so much flavor in that little red heart-shaped berry as bursts open in your mouth. That’s the joy of life, right there.

    I love strawberries just as they are, but I also adore baking with them. And because they are low in carbohydrates, they’re a great choice for low carb or keto diets.

    I can’t stop creating healthy strawberry recipes! These Keto Strawberry Lemon Blondies are my latest offering and they are divine. But if you love strawberries a much as I do, you need to check out my Keto Strawberry Cream Pie and No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream. And do NOT miss the No Bake Keto Strawberry Cheesecake!

    Close up shot of keto lemon blondies with strawberry glaze.

    Keto Lemon Blondies Inspiration

    The brilliant idea of adding fresh strawberries and a beautiful strawberry glaze to lemon blondies is not my own. It comes from my friend Susan of The View from Great Island, a blogger I’ve known for years now.

    She has such beautiful baked goods on her site, I often find myself saving them as ideas for keto makeovers. I saw these blondies quite a while ago and thought they were gorgeous.

    And then, last summer, I had THREE separate readers email me, asking for a keto version. My only regret is that it took me this long to make them!

    Ingredients

    This easy recipe takes standard keto ingredients, as well as fresh lemon and strawberries. You will need:

    • Almond flour
    • Swerve sweetener
    • Baking powder
    • Butter
    • Eggs
    • Lemons
    • Strawberries
    • Vanilla extract
    Four images showing the steps for making strawberry lemon blondies.

    How to make Keto Strawberry Lemon Blondies

    These keto blondies are simple to make. Here are my best tips for getting it right:

    1. Chop the berries finely: You don’t want big chunks of berry in these bars as it makes them harder to cut. And chopping them finely allows for better distribution throughout the blondies.
    2. Line the pan with parchment: These lemon blondies are on the softer side, so lining with parchment helps tremendously when getting them out of the pan.
    3. Whisk the dry ingredients: Make sure to break up any clumps in the almond flour or sweetener.
    4. Stir in the wet ingredients: Add the butter, egg, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla. The added egg yolks makes the blondies more lemony in color, and gives them a richer, gooier consistency.
    5. Fold in the berries: Fresh strawberries crush very easily, so fold them in very gently. Then press the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan.
    6. Bake until golden: The edges should be golden brown and the top should be set, but just barely firm to the touch. It may still be a bit soft but shouldn’t feel wet at all.
    7. Let cool completely: Let the bars cool completely in the pan, as they won’t be firm enough to cut until completely cool.
    8. Spread with glaze: The glaze is a simple mixture of pureed strawberries, lemon juice, and sweetener.
    9. Refrigerate: 30 to 60 minutes in the fridge helps the glaze set and the bars firm up enough to lift out of the pan.
    Two keto lemon blondies on a plate over a checked napkin.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is there a way to make these without almond flour?

    I don’t recommend coconut flour for these keto lemon blondies, as the dough will be very dry and thick. You could try sunflower seed flour, but just know that the blondies will have a greyish color.

    Can I make these dairy-free?

    Yes, and they would be great. Try using avocado oil or melted coconut oil for the bars.

    What about using a different sweetener?

    So this is a bit tricky, since I feel strongly that erythritol-based sweeteners will give you the best results here. BochaSweet will make the bars a bit soft, but allulose will make them both REALLY soft and cakey, and it will also brown them too much.

    The glaze should be fine with any good powdered sweetener. Just make sure it’s not something that is 2x as sweet as sugar or your glaze will be overpoweringly sweet.

    Can they be made without the berries or with different berries?

    Yes, if you simply want Keto Lemon Blondies, skip the berries in the bars. For the glaze, use 2 to 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice. You can also switch out the berries. Raspberries crush easily so you may want to consider using frozen berries and chopping them up a bit before folding them in.

    How do you store Keto Strawberry Lemon Blondies?

    These are very moist and should be stored in the fridge at all times. They will last for up to 5 days.

    If you would like to freeze them, make sure they are tightly wrapped up to avoid freezer burn. They will last up to 2 months.

    A stack of keto strawberry lemon blondies with a bite taken out of the top one.

    More delicious keto blondie recipes

    • Keto Chocolate Chip Blondies
    • Triple Peanut Butter Blondies
    • Snickerdoodle Blondies
    • White Chocolate Caramel Blondies
    • White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Blondies
    • Cake Mix Cookie Bars
    Two keto strawberry lemon blondies on a white plate with flowers, lemons, and strawberries in the background.

    Keto Strawberry Lemon Blondies Recipe

    These keto lemon blondies are studded with fresh strawberries and topped with a delicious strawberry lemon glaze. Tangy, sweet, and utterly delectable!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto lemon blondies
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 bars
    Calories: 150kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 9×9 inch metal baking pan
    • Parchment paper

    Ingredients

    Blondies

    • 2 ½ cup almond flour
    • ⅔ cup Swerve Sweetener
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 6 tablespoon butter melted
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 large egg yolk
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 3 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅔ cup finely chopped strawberries

    Strawberry Glaze

    • 2 medium strawberries coarsely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ⅔ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    US Customary – Metric

    Instructions

    Blondies

    • Preheat the oven to 325ºF and line a 9×9 inch metal baking pan with parchment paper, with overhanging sides for easy removal.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, sweetener, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the butter, egg, egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until the dough comes together.
    • Gently fold in the chopped berries, then transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan. Press evenly into the pan (the dough is thick so this takes a bit of work).
    • Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the top is set and just firm to the touch. It may still be somewhat soft but should not be wet. Let cool completely in the pan.

    Glaze

    • In a blender or food processor, blend the strawberries and lemon juice.
    • Transfer to a bowl and whisk in ½ cup of the sweetener until smooth. If the glaze is very thin, add more sweetener until it is a nicel drizzling consistency.
    • Drizzle over the cooled bars and spread evenly over. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to help set the glaze.
    • Lift the bars out of the pan with the edges of the parchment and cut into bars.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Strawberry Lemon Blondies Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 bar)
    Calories 150 Calories from Fat 116
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 12.9g20%
    Carbohydrates 5g2%
    Fiber 2.1g8%
    Protein 4.4g9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Courtney says

      May 11, 2023 at 7:14 am

      making it now only made 9 bars tho so def double it if u want more I used 2 lemons zested and 2 lemons juiced for the recipe also and it only took 2 strawberries that were large for the 2/3 cup

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 11, 2023 at 7:56 am

        I am not sure what you mean by “it only made 9 bars”. You cut it into 16 bars…

        Reply
    2. Terrie Babiuk says

      April 22, 2023 at 1:54 pm

      Can you tell me how to change this to coconut flour. My partner is allergic to nuts.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 22, 2023 at 6:00 pm

        This is not a recipe you can make with coconut flour, sorry.

        Reply
    3. Kate Phillips says

      July 01, 2022 at 11:30 pm

      5 stars
      So moist and delicious! You can’t even tell they’re keto

      Reply
    4. Brigitte Dimock says

      July 01, 2022 at 1:00 pm

      My dough was not thick at all. I could easily pour them into the pan. They baked up fine and are delicious.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 01, 2022 at 5:12 pm

        Very strange… it should be almost like cookie dough.

        Reply
        • Cindy says

          April 26, 2023 at 12:13 pm

          My dough wasn’t like cookie dough, pretty wet. Will have to see how it makes up. They look delicious though

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            April 26, 2023 at 2:40 pm

            Sounds like you didn’t have enough flour.

            Reply
    5. Tina Stanley says

      June 06, 2022 at 12:21 pm

      5 stars
      What a lovely recipe! Really easy to make, very fresh to eat and a a lovely alternative to chocolate brownies. My new favourite thank you.

      Reply
    6. Jacqueline Johnson says

      May 26, 2022 at 11:15 am

      Can I use a glass Pan? I do not own a metal pan.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 26, 2022 at 1:00 pm

        You can but… it will take longer to cook through since glass does not conduct heat as well.

        Reply
    7. Faye says

      May 21, 2022 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      Love your recipes

      Reply
    8. Natasha says

      May 18, 2022 at 6:04 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for this awesome dessert recipe! So excited to make more of these later in the week, it’s one of our new favorite recipes!

      Reply
    9. Dana says

      May 17, 2022 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      These are the perfect fresh summer treat! Everyone loved these, they disappeared so fast!

      Reply
    10. April says

      May 17, 2022 at 3:33 pm

      5 stars
      OMG these were INCREDIBLE! Strawberry & lemon – the flavors of summer – bright and yummy.

      Reply
    11. Mark says

      May 09, 2022 at 7:21 am

      5 stars
      I made these yesterday! So delicious. They are soft so I had to cut them in the pan which was fine. The cake and glaze are so yummy. Just the right combination of sweet and tart.

      Thank you!

      Reply
    12. Joy says

      April 25, 2022 at 4:29 am

      5 stars
      Just made the strawberry Blondies, with Blueberries, impressed,
      next is the gingerbread blondies, thank you, Joy

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 25, 2022 at 7:42 am

        Glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
      • Sarahmoxon says

        December 02, 2022 at 6:17 pm

        Please tell me how you made the gingerbread ones .Thanks

        Reply
        • Carolyn says

          December 02, 2022 at 9:02 pm

          Please use the searchbox on my blog as it’s my recipe. 🙂

          Reply
    13. Lisa says

      April 24, 2022 at 10:40 pm

      I once saw a sugar loaded recipe like this and pined for a lowcarb version and here you are to the rescue, as usual. Thank you! I’m making this tonight????

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 25, 2022 at 7:43 am

        I bet you saw the ones from A View from Great Island. I believe she came up with them!

        Reply
    14. Barbara says

      April 24, 2022 at 12:09 pm

      These look amazeballs, can’t wait to try. I often substitute Lakanto Monkfruit for swerve. Do you have any thoughts on this? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 24, 2022 at 6:43 pm

        Lakanto is an erythritol based sweetener so it should work.

        Reply
    15. Pam B says

      April 24, 2022 at 8:49 am

      I have to try these Strawberry and Lemon are my favorite flavors . I will have to wait though , because I used the last of my strawberries for breakfast .

      Reply
      • Pam B says

        April 29, 2022 at 7:57 pm

        5 stars
        Update : I finally made the blondies . They are delicious ! They are soft and moist . I love both lemon and strawberry so I had to try these. Great.

        Reply
        • Tan says

          May 15, 2023 at 12:34 pm

          so I just take a guess st how much of everything to put in it, I don’t see anywhere where it says 1 cup of this 2 tsp of that, or am I just blind

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            May 15, 2023 at 12:54 pm

            You didn’t scroll down to the actual recipe…. that’s just the info section so you know what to have on hand.

            Reply

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