Lemon Glow Bars With Collagen and Olive Oil - A slice of sunshine that works harder than your moisturiser.
This is not a dessert pretending to be healthy. This is a skin ritual disguised as a treat. We took the idea of lemon yogurt bars and made them Fallon: collagen for skin elasticity, olive oil for that Mediterranean lit-from-within glow, chia seeds to slow the blood sugar spike and Greek yogurt for protein (and creaminess without heaviness)
They’re bright, silky, and a little luxurious. Like a post-facial feeling — but edible. A snack that feels like skincare. A dessert that acts like nourishment. Glow from the inside out. Literally.
Cook Time: 3 Hours in the freezer
Serves: Varies
Ingredients:
Crust (Glow Base)
1 cup oat flour (or blitz oats into flour)
⅓ cup almond flour
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Pinch flaky sea salt
Zest of ½ lemon
Creamy Lemon Filling
1 cup low-fat or full-fat Greek yogurt
180g cream cheese (room temp)
2 scoops unflavoured collagen peptides (optional but recommended)
2 eggs
⅓ cup lemon juice (fresh)
1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
Olive Oil Lemon Curd (Silky Glow Topping)
2 egg yolks
3 tbsp lemon juice
Zest of ½ lemon
1–2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to sweetness preference)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Pinch sea salt
Method:
1. Heat oven to 160°C (fan). Line a square 20cm tin with parchment.
2. Make the crust:
• Mix oat flour, almond flour, chia, sea salt, lemon zest.
• Add olive oil + maple syrup.
• Press firmly into base of lined tin.
• Bake 7–8 mins until lightly golden.
3. Make the filling:
• Whisk yogurt + cream cheese until smooth.
• Add collagen, lemon juice, zest, honey/maple, vanilla, pinch of salt.
• Add eggs and mix until just combined (don’t overbeat).
• Pour over crust.
• Bake 20–25 mins — centre should jiggle slightly; edges set.
4. Olive Oil Lemon Curd:
• In a small pan on low heat whisk yolks + lemon juice + zest + honey.
• Stir continuously until thickened (3–4 mins).
• Remove from heat, whisk in olive oil + pinch sea salt.
• Cool slightly.
5. Assemble:
• Spread curd over baked filling.
• Chill minimum 3 hours, ideally overnight.
• Slice into bars. Sprinkle lemon zest or chia on top.
Serve cold.
The colder they are, the silkier they taste.
Why it’s good for you
Supports collagen and skin brightness, and helps detox enzymes, aids digestion
Collagen peptides supports skin elasticity + hair + nails.
Protein → stable energy, fewer cravings
Greek yogurt, helps with gut balance (and healthy hormones)
Chia seeds have fibre + omega-3s → fuller for longer
Extra virgin olive oil helps fat-soluble vitamins absorb (glow insurance)
In short: It’s skincare disguised as dessert. A glow ritual in bar form.
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