Best 6 Healthier Key Lime Bars Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Key lime bars are a classic dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with a graham cracker crust, a creamy key lime filling, and a whipped cream topping. While traditional key lime bars are delicious, they can be high in calories and sugar. This recipe for healthier key lime bars by Tasty is a great way to enjoy this classic dessert without sacrificing flavor or texture. The bars are made with a whole-wheat graham cracker crust, a reduced-fat key lime filling, and a Greek yogurt topping. They are just as delicious as traditional key lime bars, but they are also much healthier.

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DAIRY-FREE KEY LIME COCONUT BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



Dairy-Free Key Lime Coconut Bars Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: walnuts, shredded coconut, pitted date, vanilla extract, water, sea salt, raw cashew, key lime juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lime zest, coconut oil, shredded coconut

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Desserts

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups walnuts, chopped
1 cup shredded coconut, or coconut flakes
1 cup pitted date
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 splash water
1 pinch sea salt
2 ¼ cups raw cashew
½ cup key lime juice
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
lime zest
⅓ cup coconut oil
shredded coconut, or coconut flakes, for garnish

Steps:

  • The night before you intend to make your key lime bars, place cashews in a bowl of water and let soak overnight.
  • Add walnuts, coconut, dates, vanilla extract, water, and salt to a food processor or blender and pulse until sticky mounds begin to form.
  • Press the crust into an 8x8-inch (20x20-cm) freezer-safe, parchment paper-lined pan.
  • Drain the cashews well and add to the food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Scrape down the sides of the processor and add lime juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lime zest.
  • Blend until smooth, adding the coconut oil halfway.
  • Spread the mixture on top of your crust and garnish with more lime zest and coconut.
  • Cover with foil and freeze for 3 hours or until set.
  • Remove from freezer, slice, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 13 grams

KEY LIME BARS



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I love key lime pie, but some people are reluctant to take a whole slice of pie. These bars give just the right taste of key lime and freeze well, so I can keep a stash for when I need a tart treat. -Kristine Staton, Broomfield, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
30 vanilla wafers, broken into pieces
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
KEY LIME LAYER:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1/2 cup key lime juice
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, combine flour, wafers, confectioners' sugar and pecans; cover and process until nuts are fine. Add butter; cover and pulse until crumbly., Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, milk and vanilla until blended; spread over crust to edges of pan. In another small bowl, combine sugar and flour; whisk in eggs and lime juice. Gently pour over cream cheese layer., Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into bars. Just before serving, sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HEALTHIER KEY LIME BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



Healthier Key Lime Bars Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: almond flour, coconut oil, honey, ground cinnamon, salt, cans of coconut milk, lime juice, honey, limes

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Desserts

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with parchment paper to hang over the edges.
  • Make the crust: in a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut oil, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Mix with a spatula until smooth.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Beat the coconut cream with a hand mixer until very fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the lime juice and honey. Continue to beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour the filling over the crust and use a spatula to smooth out the top.
  • Top with the lime zest.
  • Freeze for at least 2 hours, until the filling has set.
  • 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.
  • Quickly cut the block into 16 2-inch (5-cm) square bars.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 11 grams

KEY LIME BARS



Key Lime Bars image

Key lime pie bars with a crisp, buttery base and a soft, custardy, sour lime topping.

Provided by A Newby

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 medium limes, zested and juiced
3 tablespoons Key lime juice
¾ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1 drop green food coloring
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, then brush with melted butter. Place pan in the freezer until needed.
  • Cream butter for crust in a bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in flour, brown sugar, and salt. If mixture does not hold together, knead it on a work surface. Place mounds of the mixture in the cold baking pan; press with your fingers to smooth it into a firm layer on the bottom.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly colored, about 18 minutes.
  • While the crust is baking, prepare lime layer: pour 2 tablespoons regular lime juice into a small bowl. Discard any extra, or reserve for another use. Add lime zest and Key lime juice; mix to combine.
  • Combine sugar, eggs, flour, and baking powder in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer at high speed for 1 minute. Stir in lime zest-juice mixture and food coloring.
  • Remove crust from the oven and immediately pour lime mixture over top. Return to the oven and bake until top is light colored and custardy, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 minutes. Move to the freezer and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the pan and cut into 16 squares. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 34.7 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 54.7 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

KEY LIME BARS



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This recipe is based on the famous Key lime pie from Joe's Stone Crab restaurant in Miami Beach. If you can't find Key limes, use regular fresh lime juice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup plus 2 1/2 tablespoons finely ground graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
2/3 cup fresh Key lime juice (about 23 Key limes total)
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 Key limes, thinly sliced into half-moons

Steps:

  • Make crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a small bowl. Press evenly onto bottom of an 8-inch square glass baking dish. Bake until dry and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. (Leave oven on.)
  • Make filling: Put egg yolks and lime zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Mix on high speed until very thick, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to medium. Add condensed milk in a slow, steady stream, mixing constantly. Raise speed to high; mix until thick, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Add lime juice; mix until just combined.
  • Spread filling evenly over crust using a spatula. Bake, rotating dish halfway through, until filling is just set, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight).
  • Cut into 2-by-2-inch bars. Put cream in the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the clean whisk attachment. Mix on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Garnish bars with whipped cream and a slice of lime.

KEY LIME BLONDIE BARS



Key Lime Blondie Bars image

Here's my tropical take on a beloved treat. These Key lime bars combine the taste of the classic pie with a blondie batter and cream cheese frosting. You can make a thicker crust if desired. -Kristin LaBoon, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1-1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs, divided
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons melted butter, divided
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 large egg white, room temperature
3 tablespoons Key lime juice
4-1/2 teaspoons grated Key lime zest
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Key lime slices, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9-in. square baking pan with parchment, letting ends extend up sides. Combine 1 cup cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup melted butter and 3 tablespoons brown sugar; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For blondie layer, in a large bowl, cream softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, egg white, and lime juice and zest. In a small bowl, mix flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well., Spread over crust. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes (do not overbake). Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For streusel, combine the remaining 1/3 cup cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/8 teaspoon salt, along with the vanilla and cinnamon, until crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cup for topping., In a large bowl, combine the 5 frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup streusel. Spread over bars. Sprinkle with reserved topping. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before cutting. Lifting with the parchment, remove from pan. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If desired, garnish with sliced Key limes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free graham cracker crust.
  • To make the bars more tart, use more key lime juice.
  • For a sweeter bar, add more sugar to the filling.
  • If you don't have any key limes, you can use regular limes.
  • Be sure to chill the bars for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • You can store the bars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These Healthier Key Lime Bars are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a sweet and tangy dessert, give these bars a try!

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