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Whole Wheat Strawberry Lemon Bars

A simply delicious, yet healthy Strawberry Lemon Bar.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 12 bars

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup whole-wheat pastry flour
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar and sweetener mix
  • 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter
  • 2 oz cold Greek yogurt cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp cold water
  • 4 eggs
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ½ cup strawberry puree

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. In a food processor, pulse the flour and brown sugar together until just combined.  Add the butter and cream cheese. Pulse again until the butter is pea sized.
  • Add the water and pulse a few more time. Pour mixture into an ungreased 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish. Press the crust down and into the corners. Make sure it is packed well.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
     Into the food processor, process the eggs, vanilla, sugar, strawberry puree and lemon juice for 3 minutes, or until light and fluffy.
  • Pour topping over the hot crust. Bake for another 30 minutes. Cool and cut into 12 bars.