Key Lime Pie Protein Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (or crushed vanilla wafers)
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 2 tbsp honey
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup cashew cream (or Greek yogurt)
• 1/4 cup coconut cream (thick part from chilled can)
• 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
• Zest of 3 key limes (or 2 regular limes)
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Lime zest for garnish
• 2 tbsp crushed graham crackers
• Lime wheel slices (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Line 8x8 pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal

2. 2

   For crust, mix almond flour, graham cracker crumbs, coconut flour, and salt

3. 3

   Stir in melted coconut oil and honey until mixture holds together

4. 4

   Press crust mixture firmly into bottom of prepared pan

5. 5

   Refrigerate crust while preparing filling

6. 6

   For filling, whisk protein powder and coconut flour in a bowl

7. 7

   In another bowl, combine cashew cream, coconut cream, lime juice, honey, and vanilla

8. 8

   Gradually whisk wet ingredients into protein powder mixture until smooth

9. 9

   Fold in lime zest until evenly distributed

10. 10

    Pour filling over chilled crust and spread evenly

11. 11

    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely set

12. 12

    Remove from pan using parchment overhang

13. 13

    Garnish with lime zest and crushed graham crackers before cutting into 12 bars