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vegan and gluten free key lime pie
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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
Set Time4 hours
Total Time8 hours
Course: Cake & Pie
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 435kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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!

Notes

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

Nutrition

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