Vegan key lime pie bars

Makes 16 squares

These bars are sweet, creamy, tangy and refreshing! No one will know the filling is made with avocado.

3/4 cup

shredded coconut

1/2 cup

almonds

1/3 cup

cashews

1/4 cup

finely chopped dried mango, optional

1/3 cup

dates, chopped

1/2 tsp

water

Pinch of

salt

3/4 cup

mashed avocado

1/4 cup + 1 tbsp

coconut nectar

1/3 cup

lime juice

1/4 tsp

vanilla extract

1/3 cup + 2 tbsp

melted coconut oil

3 tbsp

melted coconut butter

2-3 tsp

lime zest

Grind the coconut, almonds, cashews, and dried mango to flour in a food processor. Grind briefly. Add the dates, water, and salt. Grind until the dates are broken down. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch-square pan.
Blend the avocado, sweetener, lime, and vanilla in a blender until smooth. Add the oil, butter and zest. Blend again to incorporate. Spread the filling over the crust.
Chill in the freezer for 2 to 4 hours and then in the fridge for 6 to 8 hours or until set. Slice into bars. Sprinkle with dried coconut, mango, or a drizzle of melted coconut butter.