These delicious key lime bars are no-bake, vegan-friendly, and gluten-free. Packed with heart-healthy fats including omega-3s, they’re so good, you’ll never realize how great they are for you!
Prep.: 20 Min., Cook: 1 hr. 30 Min., Total: 2 Hrs., Yield: 9 Servings (1 bar equals a serving)
Ingredients:
Crust:
- 2 cups walnuts
- 9 large Medjool dates (pitted)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tsp. blackstrap molasses
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Filling:
- 1 can coconut cream (or full-fat coconut milk, refrigerated for 24 hours)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1 lime (zested)
- 1/2 cup lime juice (fresh is best)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Coconut Whipped Cream:
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (refrigerated for 24 hours)
- 2 tsp. powdered sugar
Directions:
- Combine ingredients in a food processor for about 3-4 minutes–until all ingredients are crumbled well and stick together easily.
- Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press the crust firmly into the pan, forming an even layer. Cool in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Combine all filling ingredients in the food processor. Blend until the filling is smooth and creamy. The avocado should be fully incorporated.
- Take the crust from the freezer, pour the filling over it, and smooth it into an even layer.
- Freeze for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to harden for cutting.
- Remove from the freezer and let the pan sit for 10-15 minutes before serving. If you’re serving the bars with the coconut topping—make the topping right before plating them:
- Chill a metal mixing bowl in the freezer.
- Scoop refrigerated coconut milk into the chilled bowl. Beat on low with a mixer for 30 seconds, then increase speed and beat for 1-3 minutes. Stiff peaks will form. Add powdered sugar in the final 30 seconds or so of beating.
Cut into nine squares. Add a healthy dollop of coconut topping to each bar and serve.
Resource:
Aldeborgh, Alex. 2022. “Avocado Key Lime Bars (Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free).” Daisybeet. https://www.daisybeet.com/avocado-key-lime-bars-raw-vegan-gluten-free/