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Healthier Key Lime Bars

Name: Healthier Key Lime Bars
Cook time: 140 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup almond flour; 3 tablespoons coconut oil; 3 tablespoons honey; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch salt; 14 oz cans of coconut milk, chilled overnight; ½ cup lime juice, from about 2 limes; ⅓ cup honey; 2 limes, zested

By Tasty2 hr 20 min16 servings

These healthier key lime bars are the perfect treat for anyone looking to cut down on sugar! With a zesty key lime filling and a crunchy almond flour crust, these bars are both healthy and delicious.

Instructions

1
Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with parchment paper to hang over the edges.
2
Make the crust: in a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Mix with a spatula until smooth.
3
Transfer the crust to the baking dish. Use a spatula to smooth the crust into a thin, even layer covering the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
4
Make the filling: open the cans of coconut milk and use a spoon to scoop the thick cream at the top of the can into a medium bowl. Set aside the remaining liquid for another use, such as in smoothies, soups, or sauces.
5
Beat the coconut cream with a hand mixer until very fluffy, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the lime juice and honey. Continue to beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
7
Pour the filling over the crust and use a spatula to smooth out the top.
8
Top with the lime zest.
9
Freeze for at least 2 hours, until the filling has set.
10
Grab the parchment on both sides and lift the frozen bar from the baking dish. You may need to use a knife to release the edges or turn the dish upside down on a cutting board and tap on the bottom to release the block.
11
Quickly cut the block into 16 2-inch (5-cm) square bars.
12
Enjoy!