Vegan, Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie Bars with California Avocados

Serves: 16

Ingredients


For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups super-fine blanched almond flour
3 Tbsp. unrefined coconut oil melted
2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. fine salt

For the Filling:

1 cup raw cashews soaked in advance if possible
1/2 cup coconut cream from 1 (15-oz.) chilled can full-fat coconut milk*
1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado seeded and peeled
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 lime zest only
2 Tbsp. pure (gluten-free) cornstarch
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. fine salt

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Peak California Avocado season generally is spring-summer. Look for California on the label to ensure you are selecting fresh avocados grown close to home. For more recipes visit CaliforniaAvocado.com/recipes.