The first time I made this…

It was one of those dreamy late-spring days — warm sun, windows open, and that itch to bake something fresh, bright, and a little nostalgic. Lemon meringue pie always reminded me of my grandmother’s Sunday dinners, but I hadn’t made one in years because… well, sugar overload and fussy crusts.

So I set out to make a lightened-up version — naturally sweetened lemon custard, a simple almond flour crust, and the fluffiest meringue ever, lightly toasted on top.

This healthy lemon meringue pie is tart, sweet, and cloud-soft on top — the kind of dessert that looks fancy but is surprisingly simple. And yes, it’s totally clean and summer-approved. 🍋☁️

🍋 Healthy Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2–3 hours
Total Time: ~3.5 hours
Serves: 8

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups almond flour

• ¼ cup coconut oil or butter, melted

• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• Pinch of sea salt

For the lemon filling:

• ½ cup fresh lemon juice (about 3–4 lemons)

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

• 1 tbsp arrowroot starch or cornstarch

• 4 egg yolks

• ½ cup full-fat coconut milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the meringue topping:

• 4 egg whites (room temperature)

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

• ¼ tsp cream of tartar or a squeeze of lemon juice

• Pinch of sea salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 🔥 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 🥣 Make crust: Mix almond flour, coconut oil, honey, and salt. Press into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake 10–12 mins until golden. Let cool.

3. 🍋 Make lemon filling: In a saucepan, whisk lemon juice, zest, honey, starch, yolks, and coconut milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 8–10 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

4. ❄️ Pour into crust and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully set.

5. 🍥 Make meringue: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add honey and beat to stiff peaks.

6. 🔁 Spread meringue over chilled filling. Use a spoon to create peaks.

7. 🔥 Torch or broil the top lightly for golden peaks — watch closely to avoid burning!

8. ❄️ Chill again for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

🍽️ Nutrition (per slice, based on 8 servings)

• Calories: 215

• Fat: 14g

• Carbs: 16g

• Sugar: 9g (natural)

• Fiber: 2g

• Protein: 5g

💡 Sarah’s Tips

• No torch? A quick 1–2 min under the broiler gives the same toasted effect.

• Want it extra lemony? Add more zest or a few drops of lemon extract.

• Coconut milk too thick? You can sub unsweetened almond milk for a lighter custard.

• Make it ahead: Bake the crust and prep the lemon layer the day before!

Why I Love It

This Lemon Meringue Pie is a sweet-tart dream it hits the spot when you want something cool, light, and a little fancy. It’s made with real food ingredients, naturally sweetened, and the perfect healthy summer dessert to impress guests or just brighten up a regular day. 🍋✨