Coconut Lime Bars
They might appear to be lemon bars, but I assure you, they are not. I just don’t like using food coloring, so these Coconut Lime Bars are yellow!
I knew you’d be cool with that. I’ve been using Organic Coconut Oil to replace vegetable oil and shortening for a while now, and I love the extra flavor and health benefits it has.
Now don’t go crazy and think that these are healthy now that they have coconut oil.
They are just a little bit tastier and less processed. They are still full of sugar though and are perfect for a tasty treat.
Coconut Lime Bars
INGREDIENTS
Coconut Lime Bars Crust
3/4 cup of butter
3/4 cup of Coconut Oil
2 1/4 cups of flour
1/2 cup of powdered sugar
Filling:
4 eggs
2 cups of sugar
6 T of Lime juice
1 t. Lime zest
4 T. flour
1 t. baking powder
Coconut Lime Bars
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put butter and coconut oil in mixer bowl and beat until softened and combined. Add flour and powdered sugar and mix on low speed until just combined.
Spread dough evenly in a 9×13 pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until the corners are light golden brown. Remove from oven and pour filling on top of the crust. In a small mixing bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, lime juice, lime zest, flour, and baking powder with a wire whisk or on low-speed of a mixer for just a few minutes.
It is important not to mix a lot of air into the filling. Pour on top of partially baked crust and bake for 30-35 minutes. Allow to cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar. Cut into small bars. Makes 18-24 squares. Chewy and gooey and oh so yum!
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Oh my goodness, one look at these bars and I feel like I've died and gone to heaven. I need to make these pronto. Thanks for sharing at Foodie Fridays. Pinning, posting on fb and tweeting. Oh yeah and making these delightful treats too!
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Shari
These look so yummy Jessica! Love the idea of using coconut oil!!! Thanks for sharing!
These look like heaven. Thanks for linking up today!
I think these are to dangerous for me to have in the house. They…..look…..so……Good!!!
Oh my husband would love these! Thanks so much for the recipe. Pinning!
~ Ashley
they sounds amazing! Thanks for the recipe!
These looks so scrumptious. I love lime and coconut…what a combination.
Well, now I want a margarita!!! Or maybe a daiquiri!! Really, any drink with a little umbrella in it. These look fantastic! Thank you so much for linking up at Snickerdoodle Sunday!! I hope you'll come back this Saturday with your latest makes!
Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)
Hello Lovelies! No problem with food looking natural. These bars look so tasty. Thanks for sharing at #theWeekendSocial. See you again Thursday 9:00 PM EST. Pinned, as always!
These bars look so yummy! I have lots of coconut oil, but have never thought of using it in a dessert crust like this. I'll be making these soon. Sharing today on Facebook!
Thanks for linking up at Wake Up Wednesday!
Yum yum!! These look so amazing! I really like that you used coconut oil, I do the same for all my baking now, too! So much better for us! Pinning. 🙂 Visiting from Inspire Me Wednesday!
Stopping by from Foodie Fridays. I've been craving something lime flavored. These look like the perfect solution! I agree. Love the flavor that coconut oil adds.
Lemon. Lime. It just doesn't get any better for me! Stopping in from FFs! Pinning!
Oh my goodness these look delicious! I can't wait to try these. I love anything with lime! I need to start to use more coconut oil! Pinning and sharing!
Yummy! I'm totally craving this now, thanks 😉 I wanted to let you know that I'm featuring this post tonight at the Create & Share Link Party (7:00 PM MST)! Congratulations!!! Can't wait to see what you share with us this week 🙂
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Yum! That looks like an amazing treat. I'm pinning this right now. Thanks for sharing at the Say G'Day Saturday linky party!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Jessica, have you heard of/been experimenting with green stevia (yet)? This might be one of those recipes where it could work! (or at least partial sugar replacement with the green stevia). See my facebook last week. I posted a link to a great stevia article that compares them all. btw. FABULOUS PHOTO as always and yes, i wish you would live closer and I would pop by tomorrow and come taste one. These bars look fabulous! Thanks for coming to party w us
These look super delish! I bet those get snapped up quick at a party. Thanks for sharing on the Whimsy Wednesday. If you have a chance to visit my blog, I'd love it! Have a happy new year!