Name: 130 Calorie Greek Yogurt Lemon Bars Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: FOR CRUST:; ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 tbsp butter; For Filling:; 6 oz light cream cheese; ¾ cup plain greek yogurt; 2 large eggs; 1 large egg yolk; ⅓ cup granulated sugar; ⅓ cup Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; fresh fruit

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How To Make Greek Yogurt Lemon Bars

Packed with the zesty goodness of lemon protein, these tasty lemon bars are made lighter with Greek yogurt and made creamy with cream cheese lots of eggs!

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Cool and Chill Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

Total: 4 hours 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

For Crust:

¾cupgraham cracker crumbs,(about 5 to 6 full sheet graham crackers)
2tbspbutter,unsalted, melted, or melted coconut oil

For Filling:

6ozlight cream cheese,brick style, softened to room temperature
¾cupplain Greek yogurt,non-fat, or low fat Greek yogurt, at room temperature
2large eggs,at room temperature
1large egg yolk,at room temperature
⅓cupgranulated sugar
⅓cupfresh lemon juice,(about 2 lemons)
1tbsplemon zest
1tsppure vanilla extract
fresh fruit,for topping, to serve, optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
Line the bottom and sides of an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment, leaving an overhang on all sides to easily lift the bars out of the pan before cutting.
Set aside.

Crust:

Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a medium bowl until combined.
Evenly press the crust into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 8 minutes.
Remove from the oven and set aside.

Filling:

In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese on high speed for about 1 minute until completely smooth.
At medium-high speed, beat in the yogurt until completely combined. Then beat in the eggs and egg yolk until combined.
Finally, beat in the sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until everything is combined and no lumps remain.
Pour the filling onto the crust.
Bake for 28 to 32 minutes or until the center of the bars no longer jiggles (remove from the oven and gently wiggle the pan to check).
Allow the bars to cool at room temperature set on a wire rack for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for 3 to 4 hours or even overnight.
Once chilled, lift the foil out of the pan using the overhang on the sides and cut into squares.

Recipe Notes

For neat squares, use a very sharp knife and wipe it clean with a paper towel after each cut. Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Make-Ahead and Freezing Instructions: Prepare the bars 1 to 3 days in advance and store covered tightly in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Eggs: 2 large eggs plus an additional egg yolk will be needed to make a total of 3 egg yolks and 2 egg whites.
Lime Bars: Instead of lemon juice and lemon zest, try lime juice and lime zest for a tangy lime bar instead.
Room Temperature Ingredients: Room temperature dairy and eggs mix easily and more evenly into one another. Room temperature is recommended, especially for cream cheese, when making these types of bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 138.39kcal
Fat: 9.77g
Saturated Fat: 5.12g
Trans Fat: 0.12g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.40g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.92g
Carbohydrates: 9.42g
Fiber: 0.15g
Sugar: 7.14g
Protein: 3.69g
Cholesterol: 69.45mg
Sodium: 96.69mg
Calcium: 38.02mg
Potassium: 45.42mg
Iron: 0.38mg
Vitamin A: 86.81µg
Vitamin C: 3.27mg

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