RAW KEY LIME PIE BARS

While it may be February and winter is still in full fledge here, (I’m talking 2 snowstorms this week!) I thought I’d offer up a recipe inspired by my recent trip to Bali.

These raw key lime pie bars require no baking, are vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and totally delicious! The creamy filling is made with macadamia nuts, which offer up more of a tropical and creamy taste than raw cashews.

My favourite way to eat these bars is to let them defrost from the freezer for 5-10 minutes. They taste like a rich and creamy ice cream bar! They also store great in the freezer for weeks (or even months…if they last that long.)

INGREDIENTS
BASE

• 1 cup raw macadamia nuts
• 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup dates
• pinch of salt

FILLING

• 1 1/2 cups raw macadamia nuts (or raw cashew nuts), soaked overnight in water (*see note)
• 1/2 cup fresh squeezed key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk (from a can)
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup brown rice syrup (or maple syrup)
• 1 tsp matcha powder or green food colour (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, pulse together the macadamia nuts, shredded coconut, dates, and salt until it forms a sticky dough.
3. Press into an even layer at the bottom of your pan. Place in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
4. ........................................

for full instruction please see : choosingchia.com

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