It’s no secret that I LOVE chia pudding. I think chia puddings are such a delicious way to pack in the many health benefits of chia seeds. I’m a big fan of chocolate desserts too, but one I’ll almost always choose over chocolate is anything lime. I like lime in general, especially when it’s paired with coconut.

One of the best parts about making chia puddings is experimenting with all kinds of different flavours! After enjoying a delicious key lime pie, I felt inspired to recreate those flavours in a healthier way. Enter: these delicious lime chia bars. Of course, a chia pudding doesn’t replace a traditional key lime pie. If you love those flavours though, I think you will enjoy this recipe as a quick, easy, and healthy idea for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.

A healthy chia, coconut and lime bar made with creamy coconut cream, cashews, protein powder, honey and vanilla. Its an easy and delicious snack which is rich in protein and healthy fats. These lime chia bars are amazing for meal prep and you can store them up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Healthy and easy to make and loaded with coconut and lime flavour. These bars are especially creamy since they are made with coconut cream. Perfect to use for no bake healthy recipes because it creates a really rich taste and is loaded with super healthy fats.

Chia seeds are one of my favourite ingredients to use and there are so many different ways to use them. They are packed with nutrients and make for a healthy breakfast, snack or dessert. They also can absorb 10x their weight in liquid, so they are amazing for making creamy puddings.

What Are Chia Seeds?

Super popular over the last several years, chia seeds come from a desert plant known as Salvia hispanica which is actually a member of the mint family. Now found all over the world, chia seeds are believed to have originally grown in Central America and were even a staple in ancient Aztec cuisine!

However, in recent years chia seeds have become popular due to their immense health benefits. Recognized as being an excellent source of omega fatty acids (that’s the good kind of fat!), they are also super high in fiber and contain lots of minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc along with a good dose of plant-based protein.

Why You Will Love Chia Bars Made With Coconut Cream

This recipe is simple to make but one of the most delicious ways to enjoy chia seeds. It’s a decadent nutritional Powerhouse. Coconut chia bars are good for you, yet their rich texture gives it the indulgent “dessert for breakfast” vibe that I associate with vacation.

It’s the perfect healthy snack to take ‘on the go’ with you so you can enjoy it at work, after the gym or even on a road trip. Made without any refined sugars, added preservatives, chemicals, or junk, it’s a healthy filling recipe you can definitely feel good about. But because it’s a no bake dessert, you can taste and adjust as you go. Remember that you are not baking these, so when you taste them, that’s what the finished product will taste like.

These are some serious ‘healthified’ treats that can be used as dessert or snacking. And you know what? They just make you happy when you eat them. I mean, who doesn’t love feeling like you are on a tropical island every time you take a bite? (*Raising both hands here*).

Your mind can rest as you enjoy your favorite flavors combined to make one heck of a junk-free, no bake snack bar!

You ready to find out what’s in these kinda sort-a-dessert-ish tropical bars? Besides the fact they are paleo bars that are also vegan, refined sugar free, and all that junk free jazz! The recipe is right below. The magic happens when  you take a bite and your teeth sink into a zesty-tangy BURST of creamy, lime-y brightness, then ends with the CRUNCH of the nutty coconutty crust. Full on yumminess!

My favorite way to eat these bars is to leave them out of the fridge for 5-10 minutes. They also store great in the freezer for weeks (or months…if they even last that long!)

Coconut Lime Chia Protein Bars

Looking for a healthy, delicious, no-bake protein-rich snack or dessert?  Check out these easy Coconut Chia Lime Bars, they are creamy, tropical and citrusy. Perfection!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, coconut lime chia protein bars, healthy lime protein bars no bake, lime chia protein bars, no bake lime protein bars

Servings 10

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 1 cup almonds or walnuts
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coconut Cream Chia Layer

• 1 cup cashews, soaked 3+hours and drained
• 1 13.5 oz can coconut cream full fat (solid part only) *see note below
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 limes, juice and zest
• Few drops natural green food colour or make your own – cook tender, greens (such as spinach) in a tiny bit of water for about a minute. A few drops of the juice will give a very concentrated green

Toppings

• Lime zest
• Shredded coconut 

Instructions

Base Crust

• Note: Place the can of coconut cream or milk in the fridge or freezer for at least 1-2 hours before making these bars to allow coconut cream to separate.

  Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.

  Place almonds and coconut into a food processer and process until broken down and crumbly. Add dates, cocoa powder and vanilla and continue to process until mixture is sticky and well combined.

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your base crust.

  Press the base mixture into the bottom of your pan or dish evenly. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.

Coconut Cream Chia Layer

• Open chilled can and scoop out the cream that has separated and set hard on the top. Save the remaining coconut water to use in a smoothie, drink, or discard.

  Place all chia cream ingredients, cashews, chia seeds, coconut cream, honey, lime juice, zest and green food colouring into the food processor and process until smooth and creamy.

  Depending on the power of your blender this might take a few minutes. Stop blending to scrape the sides and continue to blend until very smooth. Taste test add more honey or lime if you think it needs it.

  Pour the chia cream mixture over the chilled crust and spread evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon, then place back in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.

  Remove from fridge and slice into 10-12 bars or more smaller squares.

  Sprinkle shredded coconut on top of each bar along with some lime zest.

  Keep bars in fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.  

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