Healthier Key Lime Pie Bars
These Vegan and Dairy-free Key Lime Pie Bars are a no-bake treat that everyone will love! A lightly sweetened nutty crust is topped with a creamy lime filling for the perfect blend of tangy/sweet.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups raw pecans
- 1 cup medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
For the filling:
- 2 1/4 cups raw cashews
- 2/3 cup coconut cream
- 1/2 cup real maple syrup
- 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 4 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- fresh lime slices and zest for garnish! (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by soaking your cashews. You can soak in boiling water for at least 15 minutes, or overnight.
- While cashews are soaking, make the crust. Combine pecans, dates, coconut, cinnamon, coconut oil, and sea salt into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a sticky dough. Take the dough and press into an 8x8 square pan all along the bottom, and a little up the sides.
- Now make the filling: drain the water from the cashews. Place inside a blender or a food processor with coconut cream, syrup, coconut oil, lime juice, lime zest, and sea salt. Blend until completely smooth, this could take up to 5 minutes.
- Pour the mixture on top of the crust. Transfer the pan to the freezer. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is set.
- Slice into 9 or 12 equal squares and enjoy. Store in the fridge (see notes above!)
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg