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Zesty Key Lime Energy Bars - key lime bars

Zesty Key Lime Energy Bars

Key lime bars: master these vibrant, zesty energy bars with no baking required. A perfect healthy snack packed with flavor and easy to make.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 20 pitted deglet dates (or 10 Medjool dates, pitted)
  • ¾ cup whole almonds
  • ¾ cup raw cashews
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Zest of 2 limes (2 teaspoons)
  • Juice of 1 medium lime (2 tablespoons)
  • pinch fine salt

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into the bowl of a food processor.
  • Process until mixture is crumbly yet still holds together well when pinched between your fingers.
  • If the mixture is too dry, add another date and process again, or add one teaspoon of water at a time until mixture holds together.
  • If the mixture is too wet, add 2 tablespoons of additional nuts at a time and process again until mixture is moist and holds together.
  • Press mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet forming a square about 9 x 9 inches (or roll them between your hands to form them into 16 balls). Chill in the fridge if sticky.
  • Cut into 12 bars. Wrap in parchment paper and store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.