Ingredients
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- 1 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup (for a vegan option)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 2–3 limes)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of sea salt
- Optional toppings: shredded coconut, lime slices, or chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chia seeds, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Pour in fresh lime juice, coconut milk, and honey or maple syrup, mixing thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to thicken.
- Pour the mixture into a lined baking dish, spread evenly, and press down gently.
- Sprinkle optional toppings and refrigerate until fully set.
- Cut into bars and serve fresh or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- To freeze, wrap bars individually in plastic wrap or foil for easy portioning.
- Customize the flavor by adding additional toppings such as nuts or dried fruits.
- For vegan options, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg