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Healthier Key Lime Pie Bars Recipe

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These Healthier Key Lime Pie Bars offer a refreshing and nutrient-packed twist on the classic dessert. Featuring a crunchy pecan-date crust and a creamy, tangy raw cashew and coconut cream filling, these bars are naturally sweetened with real maple syrup and infused with fresh lime juice and zest. Perfectly balanced, dairy-free, and gluten-free, they make a deliciously light treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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

Filling

  • 2 1/4 cups raw cashews (soaked)
  • 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

Garnish (optional)

  • Fresh lime slices and lime zest

Instructions

  1. Soak Cashews: Begin by soaking your cashews. You can soak them in boiling water for at least 15 minutes or leave them overnight to soften. This ensures a creamy filling when blended.
  2. Prepare the Crust: While the cashews soak, combine the pecans, pitted dates, shredded coconut, cinnamon, melted coconut oil, and sea salt in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a sticky dough. Press this dough evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of an 8x8-inch square pan.
  3. Make the Filling: Drain the soaking water from the cashews. In a blender or food processor, combine the cashews, coconut cream, real maple syrup, melted coconut oil, lime juice, lime zest, and sea salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, which may take up to 5 minutes.
  4. Assemble and Freeze: Pour the smooth filling over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly. Transfer the pan to the freezer and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until the filling is fully set.
  5. Slice and Serve: Remove from the freezer and slice into 9 or 12 equal bars. Garnish with fresh lime slices and zest if desired. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Soaking cashews softens them and improves the creaminess of the filling.
  • Freezing times may vary slightly depending on your freezer; ensure the filling is firm before slicing.
  • Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for longer storage.
  • If you prefer a sweeter filling, you can add a bit more maple syrup to taste.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.

Find it online: https://recipethrive.com/healthier-key-lime-pie-bars-recipe/