Healthy Gluten Free Key Lime Pie
This Vegan Key Lime Pie Recipe is such a delicious dessert made with only 8 ingredients, but tastes just like a traditional key lime pie with the same creamy texture and graham cracker crust. It is a perfect healthy alternative, with the perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors.
Prep Time4 hours hrs
Set Time4 hours hrs
Total Time8 hours hrs
Course: Cake & Pie
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 435kcal
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 9 tbsp vegan butter melted
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked for 4-6 hours (or overnight) then drained.
- ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 3-4 large limes or 6-7 key limes
- ⅓ - ½ cup agave nectar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350F.
FOR THE CRUST: Using a food processor, blend graham crackers till they are very fine. Then add melted vegan butter and pulse to combine.
Distribute evenly in pie pan and press down with the bottom of a glass to flatten. Poke holes in crust with a fork to release air so the crust doesn't bubble. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately press down with the bottom of a glass again to flatten crust. Set aside to cool.
FOR THE FILLING: Add all filling ingredients to a blender and blend on low for 20 seconds, then on high until everything is super creamy. Taste and adjust flavour as needed. If you like a more sweet pie, add more maple syrup. If you prefer it slightly more tart, add more lime juice.
Pour filling into prepared pie pan once completely cooled and tap on counter to release air bubbles. Then put in freezer to set.
Freeze for 3-4 hours or until the pie has set. Thaw pie before serving by removing from freezer for approximately 15 minutes. I keep this pie in the freezer and it usually lasts me about 2 weeks!
If you forgot to soak them overnight and don't have time to wait you can boil the cashews for 10-20 mins!
Can substitute fresh limes for 1 Tbsp zest, 1/2 cup juice
Serving: 1grams | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 2g | Sodium: 103mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g