Lighten Up: Low-Fat Lemon Bars

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Slim Lemon Squares
Healthy Toppings

Healthy Toppings

We're dishing up three fresh ideas for serving these yummy bars.

Juicy Fruit

Spoon fresh berries on top for a burst of color and antioxidants.

Quality Thyme

Add a tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme leaves to the flour and sugar when you're making the crust. It sounds odd, but the earthiness of the herb complements the zestiness of the lemon.

Coco Loco

Garnish with toasted coconut. (Prepare flakes in a 350-degree oven in a single layer on a baking sheet for six to eight minutes, stirring once.)

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, July/August 2010.

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loribrown85 wrote:

Does anyone know if the butter should be regular or unsalted? Most recipes call for unsalted, but I'm just checking.

2/7/2013 11:13:35 AM Report Abuse

marymacraewarren wrote:

These were REALLY good, although mine came out flatter than the picture, as another reviewer mentioned. Despite their flatness, they were still filling (as a dessert), and I will definitely make these again.

4/4/2012 03:38:48 AM Report Abuse

erinbrooke16 wrote:

regular lemon bars have 2 sticks of butter-so this might be a better idea next time I NEED lemon bars :)

8/3/2011 11:31:23 PM Report Abuse

alyhighsmith wrote:

2 sticks = 1 cup

7/31/2010 09:49:08 PM Report Abuse

lucymcmurchy wrote:

What is the measurement in cups for 1/2 stick of butter

7/26/2010 08:50:28 PM Report Abuse