Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9” x 9” baking pan with parchment paper.

Prepare the crust recipe by mixing all of the ingredients (melted butter, almond flour, sugar-free sweetener and sea salt), together in a large mixing bowl until a thick dough forms.

Transfer the dough to the parchment-lined pan, then use your hands to press it firmly into an even layer. Use a fork to poke several holes in the dough, which will allow the crust to bake evenly. Bake the crust on the center rack of the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden-brown.

While the crust is baking, prepare the lemon bar filling. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, lemon juice and lemon zest.

Stir in the sugar-free sweetener and almond flour until combined. Note: you can also perform this step using a food processor if you prefer.

Once the crust is out of the oven, pour the lemon filling mixture over the crust. Bake the lemon bars for 15 to 18 minutes, until the filling appears set up but is still soft.

Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool on the counter completely before covering with plastic wrap and refrigerating for 2 hours. Once the bars have chilled in the refrigerator, tug on the parchment paper to transfer to a cutting board. Slice into bars, and enjoy!