No-Bake Vegan Key Lime Pie

Key lime pie is a dessert made from key lime juice, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk. This American dish is named after small key limes that were naturalized in the Florida Keys. The traditional Conch version has a meringue topping made from egg whites. This delicious dessert is now the official pie of the state of Florida in the US.

This recipe is a no-bake, egg-free, dairy-free, and vegan version of this popular dish. The crust is made from walnuts and Medjool dates. The filling is made from avocados and lime juice. Aside from being healthy, raw, and vegan, this recipe is also inexpensive.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cups of walnuts
• 6 Medjool dates, soaked in water for 1 hour and pitied
• 2 avocados
• 2 limes
• 1 tbsp of Stevia
• 2 tbsp of tapioca flour

Instructions:

This recipe takes 10 minutes to make. The pie has to set in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Serves 2 to 3.

In a food processor, place walnuts and Medjool dates.
Blend until grainy.
Transfer the mixture to a pie pan.
Press down the mixture until flattened and covers the entire base of the pan.
Slice the avocados and scoop the flesh with a spoon.
Place avocados, lime juice, lime zest, and tapioca flour in a food processor.
Blend until smooth.
Pour the filling on the crust.
Let it set in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Slice and serve.

Ideas And Tips:

• Medjool dates may not be available in your area, or it may be too expensive. An alternative to these dates is raisin paste. Simply soak raisins in hot water and then process in a blender.

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