Vegan Key Lime Pie Bars Recipe

Soak the cashews :

• Place the cashews in a bowl and cover with water.
• Let sit at room temperature for 2-6 hours or in the refrigerator overnight.
• Drain before using.

For the crust :

• Place the graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor.
• Pulse until they form a fine sand.
• Pour the graham cracker crumbs into a bowl.
• Place the macadamia nuts in the now empty food processor.
• Pulse until they form a fine meal.
• Add to the bowl with the graham cracker crumbs along with the melted vegan butter and stir to evenly combine.
• Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
• Press the crust mixture into the pan into an even layer.
• Freeze for 15 minutes until set before topping with the filling.

For the filling :

• Place all the ingredients, except the lime zest, into a high-speed blender.
• Blend until completely smooth.
• Add the lime zest and pulse to combine.
• Pour the mixture on top of the crust.
• Place the bars in the freezer for 2-4 hours until set.
• Bars will keep in the freezer for up to a week.
• Slice while frozen and let come to room temperature for 20 minutes or refrigerator temperature for a couple hours before serving. Enjoy!