Healthy Key Lime Pie Bars
These healthy key lime pie bars are a creamy, refreshing dessert made with Greek yogurt and natural sweeteners. A lighter twist on a classic treat, this easy recipe is perfect for low-sugar desserts and summer treats.
Ingredients
- Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs or oat crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- Filling
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup light cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- Juice of 3–4 key limes or 2 regular limes
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, coconut oil, and honey, then press into a lined baking pan.
- Bake crust for 8–10 minutes and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, cream cheese, sweetener, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for 3–4 hours until set.
- Slice into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness and tartness to taste.
- Chill thoroughly for clean slices.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- Store in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.