No-Bake Lime Coconut Squares (Vegan, Grain Free)
Made with a date and nut crust, creamy avocado-lime filling, and a coconut cream topping, these squares are perfectly tart, zesty, and refreshing.
Ingredients
Base Layer
- 1 1/2 cups almonds
- 9 large Medjool dates
Filling
- 2 ripe large avocadoes
- 1 can full fat coconut milk (1.5 cups)
- zest of 4 organic limes
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (4-5 limes)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- pinch sea salt
Topping
- 1 cup coconut whip cream *see notes
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
- 16 slices of limes, for garnish
Instructions
Crust
- Line an 8" square pan with parchment paper. Place the dates in a bowl of warm water and soak for 15 minutes. In the meantime place the almonds into a food processor and process until they are medium to fine crumbs.
- Drain and pit the dates. Add them to the food processor and process until it forms a sticky dough.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the pan. Firmly press and smooth it out. You can cover it with a sheet of parchment paper and use the bottom of a cup to smooth out the surface.
The filling
- In the food processor add the avocadoes, coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, maple syrup and sea salt. Process until it is smooth and creamy. Taste for sweetness and add more maple syrup if desired.
- Pour the mixture on top of the crust layer and smooth with a spatula. Place into the freezer to set, about 1.5 hours.
Topping
- Put the coconut cream into a medium sized bowl and whip with a hand mixer. Once it is fluffy sift in the icing sugar and whip. Spread the cream over the filling layer and smooth with a spatula. Cover and place back into the freezer until ready to serve.
- When serving, let it sit at room temp for 15-20 minutes. Pull the parchment paper to lift it out of the tin. The squares are easiest to cut when it is still slightly frozen. Once the slices are cut let them sit for another 15 minutes at room temp. If you eat it right away it will be icy. The longer it sits out the creamier and softer it gets. Keep the leftovers in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!
Notes
*I like to use Cha's Organic Coconut Whip Cream or Silk Dairy Free Whipping Cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 square | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg