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Lemon bars

From the video “How To Make Classic LEMON BARS - Easy Recipe” by Natashas Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Natashas Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumWeekend project
Not spicy
Total time
~10 min
est.
Serves
~15
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Cost
~$4.88*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$13.12* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
12

Ingredients

  • Vegetarian

May contain gluten, dairy, egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$14.64*for the batch in the video
~$4.88*per serving

You save about ~$13.12* per serving (73% less*) than ordering it out — ~$39.36* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

7 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 4 predicted from typical costs · not priced: vanilla extract, lemon zest

* Estimate, not a quote: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving424 kcal · 21% of 2,000
Fat15 g19%
Saturated fat8.4 g42%
Sodium75 mg3%
Carbohydrate69 g25%
Fiber0.8 g3%
Total sugars48 gno daily value
Added sugars48 g95%
Protein5.8 g12%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexTreat
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+7 of 20
  • Fiber+3 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−1 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−20 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 11 of 11 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 15 servings (estimated: 382 g flour at ~25 g flour per serving; model check 24 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: powdered sugar. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking pan
  • scissors
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • grater
  • citrus squeezer
  • measuring cup
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • sifter
  • paper towel
  • phone timer

What the video didn’t say

  • total yield or servings not stated
  • total cooking preparation time not stated
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Lemon bars

What makes Natashas Kitchen's Lemon bars recipe and technique special?

Natashas Kitchen's take on Lemon bars focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Overbaking crust makes it too hard; underbaking makes it soggy. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Lemon bars at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Lemon bars recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Lemon bars ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Lemon bars can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Natashas Kitchen's Lemon bars?

This recipe utilizes approximately 12 ingredients across 16 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Lemon bars?

The official cooking video by Natashas Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.