No-Bake Vegan Key Lime Bars
No-Bake Vegan Key Lime Bars are a creamy, tangy dessert with a naturally sweet nut-based crust and a smooth citrus filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 9-12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- Dates
- Almonds or cashews
- Coconut oil
- Salt
- Cashews (soaked)
- Coconut cream
- Lime juice
- Lime zest
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Blend dates, nuts, coconut oil, and salt in a food processor until the mixture sticks together.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust and refrigerate to set.
- Drain soaked cashews and add to a blender with coconut cream, lime juice, lime zest, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Freeze for 2–3 hours until firm.
- Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Soak cashews to achieve a smooth filling texture.
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
- Adjust maple syrup for desired sweetness.
- Add shredded coconut to the crust for texture.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
- Let bars soften slightly before serving for best consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/no-bake-vegan-key-lime-bars/
