Fluffy Lemon Bars
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1/4 cup barley flour
- 1 cup raw almonds, ground to a fine meal in a food processor
- 1/4 cup light agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2/3 cup light agave nectar
- 2 large egg yolks
- Juice and freshly grated zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup barley flour
- 1 cup evaporated skim milk
- 3 large egg whites
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Lightly oil an 8- by 8-inch baking pan with canola oil spray.
- To make the crust, mix all the crust ingredients together in bowl.
- Press the crust mixture into the prepared baking pan and bake for 15 minutes, or until slightly browned.
- Set aside.
- To make the topping, in a large bowl whisk together the butter, agave nectar, and egg yolks.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, flour, and evaporated milk.
- Whisk until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer set on medium speed for approximately 1 to 2 minutes, until stiff (but not dry) peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the lemon mixture until combined.
- Pour the mixture over the prepared crust and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top begins to turn golden and the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and cool on a cooling rack completely before cutting into bars.
- Store covered in the refrigerator.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/fluffy-lemon-bars-379334 (may not work)