No-Bake Vegan Coconut Key Lime Pie Bars

Maria Marlowe

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Sweet, yet super refreshing, these vegan coconut key lime bars are the perfect post-dinner treat. The best part? There’s zero baking required! Start with a tigernut-date crust and finish with a spoonful of homemade whipped coconut cream. Serve chilled and top with toasted coconut and a key lime wedge for a tropical touch.

Homemade No-Bake Vegan Key Lime Pie Bars | Vitacost.com/Blog

Homemade No-Bake Vegan Key Lime Pie Bars | Vitacost.com/Blog
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No-Bake Vegan Coconut Key Lime Pie Bars

Servings 16
Calories 266 kcal
Author Maria Marlowe

Ingredients

Crust

Filling

Topping

Garnish

Instructions

Prep

  1. Place two beaters from electric beater in metal mixing bowl. Transfer to refrigerator to chill before making coconut whip (very important step!).

Crust

  1. In blender, combine dates, tigernut flour, coconut flour and cinnamon. If needed, add water 1 teaspoon at a time, to help blend until dough-like consistency is reached.
  2. Line 7x7-in. baking dish with parchment paper. Use fingers to push crust mixture evenly into pan.

Filling

  1. In blender, combine cashews, lime juice, coconut nectar, coconut oil and vanilla until smooth. Pour onto crust. Transfer baking dish to refrigerator for about 4 hours to set.
  2. When ready, remove from refrigerator and carefully lift cake out onto flat surface. Cut into even-sized bars or squares.
  3. Whipped coconut cream
  4. Remove refrigerated mixing bowl, beaters and coconut milk from the fridge. Open can and use spoon to scoop out the top thick layer of coconut cream into bowl. Note: Reserve remaining liquid for future use.
  5. Use electric beater to beat coconut cream until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.

Garnish

  1. Fill pastry bag (or zip-top bag with a corner cut off) with coconut cream.

  2. Top each square with a dollop of coconut cream, toasted coconut and a lime wedge.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
No-Bake Vegan Coconut Key Lime Pie Bars
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 266 Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Sodium 13mg1%
Potassium 140mg4%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 5IU0%
Vitamin C 3.8mg5%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.