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- Crust
- •1 cup almond flour
- •¼ c. ground flax
- •8-12 pitted dates
- •3 tbsp. coconut oil
- •1 tsp. almond extract
- Filling
- •2 c.soaked raw cashews
- •½ c. lime juice (about 4 limes)
- •¼ c. coconut oil
- •¼ c. coconut nectar
- •1/4 c. plus tablespoon or so more of filtered water
- *In recipe FreeDiet phase 1 substitutes
Ever feel like you just need a little inspiration in life whether it comes to your cooking or even with your exercise routine? Recently I experienced needing a little outside inspiration for both areas.
I finally got back into doing yoga after feeling bored with my exercise routine. One especially hot day, in the yoga room, which seemed extra steamy as sweat was dripping off my nose in downward dog pose. All I could think about were these raw refreshing lime bars I remembered making years ago.
Daydreaming about food during a yoga pose is not the smartest thing to do because at that point my hands were slipping forward and I almost fell flat on my face. I did kinda gasp as I realized the predicament I was in. Good thing it was dark in there and nobody knew I was the fool not paying attention.
Nutritious, delicious, and Limalicious!
I survived the power yoga class and felt all empowered to get home and make those bars. I was praying all the way home that I had enough limes to make them. By the way, if you have not tried yoga, you should. It is for everyone with the side note- if you have a conscious teacher that knows their student’s needs. A good teacher pays attention so they can challenge one to the deepest degree of a pose or suggest easing up if that particular body shouldn’t go there.
So Thanks to the yoga teacher {Holly} over at Oxygen Health and Wellness Gym in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida for helping me find my mojo in the exercise department. Also, for Ani’s raw desserts that gave me inspiration to put my own healthy spin on this already popular bar.
Let me ask you who/what inspires you when you need a little lift in life? I would love to hear who/what inspires you so please comment below and let me know what your thoughts are about the tangy limalicious bars too!
- CRUST
- 1 c. almond flour
- ¼ c. ground flax
- 8-12 pitted dates
- 3 tbsp. coconut oil
- 2 tsp. almond extract
- *FreeDiet omit: almond flour, extract & dates
- Use: 1 c. pecan flour
- You can grind pecans fine in a strong blender.
- 2 tsp., vanilla extract, ⅛ tsp. stevia
- Although we omitted dates the stevia will sweeten nicely.
- Adding a few tbsp. water can help to bind crust in place.
- FILLING
- 2 c. soaked raw cashews
- ½ c. lime juice (about 4 limes)
- ¼ c. coconut oil
- ¼ c. coconut nectar
- ¼ c. water
- *FreeDiet omit: coconut nectar
- Use ⅛ tsp. stevia (mix in the ¼ c. water)
- taste and add few more dashes
- To make the CRUST, pulse in a food processor almonds, flax, oil, extract and pitted dates.
- You can pulse longer for a finer crust texture or keep it crunchy.
- Press crust mixture in a small glass dish. If you use a large dish filling will be too thin,
- To make the FILLING, In your food processor, blend cashews, lime juice, oil and nectar.
- Slowly add water to get a creamy texture. Spread the cashew mixture over the almond crust. Cover and put in freezer until chilled ½ hour if you can wait that long.
- These bars will keep for weeks in the freezer. All I have to say is they are RAWALICIOUS!
With a Spoonful of Health,
P.S. You can click here to learn more about soaking nuts. This is an update: For my Do terra essential oil friends adding 2 drops of lime and 2 drops of lemon in addition is delicious!
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These are so good, you would be sure they were naughty! If you enjoy a slice of tart Key Lime pie, you will find this treat to be your new favorite!! Delicioso!!
Yes indeed naughty one would think! You and I know better to go there. Thank you so much for pinning these on pintrest too!
Absolutely delicious, I used a 8×8 glass dish, great tip to use coconut oil before coconut nectar. Thank you for paving the way to good health deliciously
This is very helpful, sorry that I forgot to put size of dish to use. 8×8 is perfect! Yes the coconut nectar can be sticky and it is helpful to use to oil first in spoon.
What is a good coconut nectar brand to buy ? I have never heard of this item.
Hi Sarah, The brand I have used is by Coconut Secret; they also have raw coconut amino’s that is a soy free soy sauce and it’s delicious! If you don’t have access to coconut nectar you certainly could use maple syrup or 1/2 cup of puréed dates would work nicely too. It may change the color a little bit but it still will taste great!
Can dates be used in the free diet phase 1?
Great question. Dates are not on phase 1 of the Free Diet. They tend to feed yeast and are high in sugar. In the recipe I share what approved ingredients to substitute. These are a favorite for many people according to my views and patients responses so I hope you too will enjoy Rashidah.
Hello. Are the Creamy Lime Bars a snack only or can they be used for a substantive breakfast?
Hello Kay, This is a great question! Yes, you most definitely can enjoy these for breakfast! You could even add a scoop of your favorite protein powder for extra nutrition. I have added 2 scoops of our vanilla Free diet protein with collagen! You will need to add some extra liquid to get it to blend. I suggest in a shaker cup add 1/4 cup water or plant based milk and shake it well then add to your blender with other ingredients at the end and mix gently. Enjoy!