Sunshine Key Lime Pie Bars ☀️
These Sunshine Key Lime Pie Bars are a refreshing no-bake dessert, featuring a delicious date and cashew crust, topped with a creamy, tangy key lime filling. Perfect for a healthy summer treat!
Equipment
- Food Processor
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- High-powered blender (optional, for filling)
Ingredients
For the No-Bake Cookie Crust
- 6 pitted dates
- 0.75 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
For the Creamy Key Lime Filling
- 1.25 cups whole cashews soaked overnight in water, or in boiling water for 3-4 hours until tender
- 0.25 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 0.25 cup fresh lime juice or up to 1/2 cup, adjust to your preferred tartness
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 0.25 cup pure maple syrup add more if you like it sweeter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Prep Your Cashews: First things first, soak your 1 ¼ cups of cashews! For the creamiest filling, let them soak in water overnight. If you're short on time, pour boiling hot water over them and let them sit for 3 to 4 hours until they're nice and soft. Drain well before using.
- Make the Crust: In a food processor, combine all the crust ingredients: pitted dates, ¾ cup raw cashews, almond flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Pulse until a sticky, dough-like mixture forms. Be careful not to over-process; it should resemble a thick cookie dough, not a smooth butter.
- Form the Crust: Press this sticky dough evenly into an 8x8 inch baking pan that's been lined with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides for easy removal. Pop the pan into the fridge or freezer while you get the filling ready.
- Whip Up the Filling: Add the drained, soaked cashews, lime juice, lime zest, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, coconut milk, and vanilla extract to your food processor or a high-powered blender. Blend until the mixture is incredibly smooth and creamy, with no cashew bits remaining. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste and Adjust: Now's the fun part! Taste your filling. If you prefer a tarter pie, add a little more lime juice. If you like it sweeter, stir in more maple syrup until it's just right for you.
- Assemble and Chill: Pour the dreamy key lime filling over your prepared crust in the pan. Gently spread it out evenly.
- Freeze to Perfection: Place the pan in the freezer and let the bars chill overnight, or until they are completely solid. This is crucial for easy slicing!
- Serve and Enjoy: When you're ready to serve, take the pan out of the freezer. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire block out. With a sharp knife, slice the bars into 9 or 16 squares. A little extra lime zest sprinkled on top makes a lovely garnish! You can let them sit for a few minutes to soften slightly before eating.
Notes
Store any leftover bars in an airtight container in the freezer.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 170
Total Carbs: 16g
Net Carbs: 15g
Fats: 11g
Protein: 4g
Calories: 170
Total Carbs: 16g
Net Carbs: 15g
Fats: 11g
Protein: 4g
