This lime and avocado tart has a creamy avocado coconut filling with a coconut pecan crust. It’s super easy to make, vegan and gluten-free!
You’ve seen me use avocado in dessert recipes before for my avocado truffles and mint chip avocado ice cream and I’m doing it yet again! This time with a creamy lime avocado tart that’s fresh and flavorful.
Besides being completely obsessed with the color of this tart, I love how healthy it is! It’s made with all-natural ingredients and packed with healthy fats from the pecans, coconut and avocado! The tart is raw, vegan, gluten-free AND creamy and rich without being over-the-top sweet.
It satisfies any craving for key lime pie or even ice cream… with only one small piece.
Healthy Lime Tart Ingredients:
There are two main components in this tart: the crust and the filling. Here’s what you need for the crust:
shredded unsweetened coconut
chopped pecans
medjool dates
 lime zest
sea salt
And here’s what you need for the filling:
avocados
fresh squeezed lime juice
coconut nectar or honey
coconut oil
lime zest
Choosing a Pan for This Tart
I’ve made these tart in different ways — in a 9-inch springform pan, in an 8-inch tart pan and in four mini springform pans. You could even put the ingredients in small ramekins or a mini cupcake pan. Just make sure the tarts are pretty frozen when you try to remove them from the cupcake tin or they won’t come out properly.
Once the tart has firmed up in the freezer, it’s ready to serve. You can take it out to thaw for about 10-15 minutes before serving, or you can certainly eat it earlier if you like the frozen texture (which I do). Just test it a little to see which way you like it best. As I mention below in the recipe, if you let it sit out too long, the filling will get pretty soft, almost like a pudding, so make sure to put any leftovers back in the freezer.
If you make this avocado tart, please be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Your feedback is super helpful for the EBF team and other readers who are thinking about making the recipe.Â
This lime and avocado tart has a creamy avocado coconut filling with a coconut pecan crust. It’s super easy to make, vegan and gluten-free!
Ingredients
Crust
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup medjool dates (about 12 dates)
1–2 teaspoons lime zest
pinch of sea salt
Tart Filling
4 avocados (about 1 1/2 cups of avocado puree)
1/2 cup of fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 cup coconut nectar (or honey)
2 Tablespoons coconut oil
2 teaspoons lime zest
Instructions
Process the crust ingredients (coconut, pecans, dates, lime zest and sea salt) in a food processor or mini chopper until the dates have turned into sticky paste holding the crust ingredients together. Take mixture out of the processor and press evenly into your springform pan. Place pan in freezer while you make the tart filling.
While the crust is setting in the freezer, blend ingredients for the filling (avocados, lime juice, agave, coconut oil and lime zest) in a high-speed blender or food processor until creamy.
Pour the avocado filling over the crust and use a spoon to make sure the filling is even and smooth.
Place pan in the freezer to set up, at least 2 hours, but can be overnight. Take out of freezer, remove the springform pan, let sit out for 10-15 minutes, cut into slices and serve. The longer it sits out, the filling will soften and become more like pudding. It still tastes amazing, but not as firm. Store any leftovers back in the freezer.
Wow this was really really good (from the bowl lickings anyway;)
I used normal dates and soaked them in hot water to make them softer, and it worked perfectly! You wouldn’t know that the ingredients are healthy because it is so creamy and delish. Having for dessert tonight so really looking forward to it!
Hi! This recipe looks great 🙂
I’m considering making it but since my husband doesn’t like coconut very much I wanted to ask if the pie has a significant taste of coconut?
Thanks!
Hey Shira! I don’t think it’s too coconut-y, but I of course love coconut. 🙂 If your husband isn’t a big fan of coconut I would use honey instead of the coconut nectar and refined coconut oil instead of virgin since that has more of a neutral flavor and scent. Let me know if you end up making this and how you guys like it!
This is one amazing no-bake dessert. I took it to a friend’s house for a party and everyone asked for seconds. I would usually opt for a chocolatey dessert but this has found itself to the top of my list.
Ahh this makes me so happy to hear, Sef! I’m glad this tart was a hit. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
We loved this pie! It’s a great summer dessert. I’ve never been a key lime pie fan, but these recipes haven’t failed us yet so we decided to try it. My husband commented how easy it was to make. We both agreed on five stars!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Sarah!! I’m so glad this tart was a hit. Thanks for giving it a try and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
I made this beautiful lime tart to bring to a friend’s house for dinner. We had homemade Ethiopian food so a refreshing and lite dessert was ideal. This tart did not disappoint. We all had seconds. I followed the recipe to the letter and it was so delicious! I will definitely be making this again!
Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear. I’m so glad this tart was a hit. 🙂 Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Tiffany. I so appreciate it.
Thanks for this amazing recipe! I made mini tarts last night and just had one this morning and it was delicious 😋. Instead of pecans and dates I used raw cashews and raisins since I didn’t have the other ingredients. Thanks again!
Ahh yay!! I love that you made these into mini tarts and so happy to hear that the crust turned out with cashews and raisins. Thanks for sharing those subs and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It’s super helpful for other readers. 🙂
Ahh yay!! So glad you loved this tart, Mary!! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
This was made to celebrate our return to worship because our churches have been closed. I shared it with my immediate family and everyone loved it. It was so refreshing and full of flavor. Thank you! I will be making many more of these recipes and sharing with my friends an dfamily.
Woo-hoo!! So glad you enjoyed this tart, Albertina. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
This lime tart looks positively heavenly! Lime desserts are the best! I love that it’s made from healthy ingredients and contains plenty of healthy fats. I never would have thought to add the coconut for the crust but think it sounds divine. Another recipe to add to my ‘must bake’ list! Thank you.
I love that you turned these into little mini tarts!! Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Samantha! Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it. <3
This tart is delicious, and I love that it’s so healthy! It’s got a great lime and creamy flavour. 🙂 I would love to try making a lemon equivalent with the same crust, but not sure how I’d work that!
The healthiest tart ever! I’m also struggling for a healthier me, I’ve even start running with SportMe marathon training app and I can say I’m on the right track now. Nutrition is an important part of my losing weight plan, and your blog posts are a true inspiration!
Hello! I just have one quick question! Is the nutrition information for one slice? Or the entire tart? I’m just curious since there’s no serving size. But I’m definitely planning to make this this Christmas!!! Happy holidays!
Hi Rein. If you use two mini springform pans and cut each into four slices, you’ll have a total of 8 slices and the nutritional info is for 1 slice. I hope you and your family enjoy the tart.
This was delicious! I was in a hurry so used a pre-made graham cracker crust with the filling recipe and it was quick, easy and so delicious my friends had no idea it contained avocados!
In the lime avocado tart you call for 1/4 cup coconut, or agave nectar or honey. Question the coconut vs 2 other liquids. Are you thinking coconut or coconut oil, because you just say coconut, and the next ingredient down is coconut oil.
This is a beautiful recipe. My 14 yr old daughter has it as her signature dish primarily because it tastes so good. The bonus is that it’s nutritious and full of the good stuff. Thank you very much!
I’m not vegan but found your recipe from another blog I read. Made for my family & we all loved except for my daughter. My 13yr old son loved it! So tart & limey & the crust was to die for. Reminds me of my homemade lara bars but better w that lime zest added to it. I know what I will be adding to my next batch of homemade lara bars! Thank for a creative, delicious recipe!
I tried your Avocado Tart. http://cctraining.blog.com/2014/03/30/avocado-lime-tart/ Thank you for sharing, it is an awesome idea, but I need some feedback about what you might change next time (if anything). I found it to have quite a bit of bite to it…
Your recipe looks yummy. I made a variation of this a couple of weeks ago using lime, a banana, stevia and an avocado, and making soft ice cream in my Donvier ice cream maker. The avocado makes an incredibly creamy ice cream. I want to give your recipe a try because it can go back in the freezer, and the crust will just add more yumminess. I would substitute liquid stevia for the agave.
Awesome recipe! For the crust I used walnuts, honey, coconut and coconut oil.
I only had lemons and coconut sugar…but it was very good! Thanks for the idea!!!
So glad you went back into your archives and featured this post on Facebook today! I hadn’t seen it before, and it looks amazing! I’m obsessed with using avocado in desserts and smoothies. This is right down my alley!
A girlfriend of mine made this for a tea party yesterday and it was by far the best key lime pie I’ve ever had. It took a little persuasion on her part to convince us that it was refined sugar free and vegan. People, try this recipe you will not regret it.
Actually I seen similiar recipe at some other place before I forgot but that was no so detailed like this and not fulfilled my expectations which I had by seeing images
Brittany, I love this idea. I went on a creamy lime and avocado kick in March right after a had my son. A friend brought this pie over and noted it for its super powers for a postpartum mother. I made one and ate one daily for weeks(I know not a good idea, but having just had a baby my cravings were intense.) I just rediscovered this recipe and want to thank you, it’s so yummy.
I cant wait to see what you come up with next.
Brittany, these Tarts are creamy and “key lime pie” tasting!!! Yummy!
I just wanted to know if you have the nutritional breakdown ? I’m on weight watchers and I need to put the points down! Thank you for the great recipes!
Hi Brittany, This recipe was amazing! The crust adds the perfect amount of crunch and the avocado is hardly detectable! I just started eating clean a few months ago, and I am amazed with the results so far. I’m so happy to have discovered your blog the other week. I loved your Sinless Samoas, Protein Pancakes, Cauliflower Pizza crust, and no bake cookies. Can’t wait to try more. Thank you for the great tips!
Celina, I made this and surprisingly you can not even taste it was so ever. It has only the lime taste along with the taste of the nutty crust! I think you maybe very surprised!! I loved it!!
Just try and if you don’t like it you can always share it with friends or family! 🙂
What a creative recipe! Sadly, I’m not a huge fan of avocado though I WANT so badly to be! (I love all veggies, but can’t stomach avocado for some odd reason!) Can you taste the avocado in this dessert? I’m afraid…
Oh my goodness. That looks absolutely DIVINE. I have been loving sweetened up avocado lately, especially with orange, cinnamon, and honey. I can only imagine how beautifully this all comes together.
made this yesterday and it’s hands-down amazing… tastes better than any regular, sugar-packed key lime pie i’ve had. I can’t say enough good things about this, make it asap!
They look so PERFECT, I could only hope mine come out so beautifully! I hope to make these for the St Pattys party I am attending my vegan friends will go crazy for this combo! Great recipe! Love + Shine COURTstar
Thank you for providing this, as my boyfriend is so in love with Key Lime Pie. My hope is that maybe I can curb that craving a little longer by introducing this to him, as he is on a huge weight loss/build muscle plan right now. Thank you once again for offering things that are oh so wonderful but, making things that we don’t have to feel so bad eating either!! You are amazing, Brittany!! 🙂
To say the least, this is much more elegant than the requisite green St. Patty’s Day beer! I’m also loving that this is both gluten-free and free of refined sugar. Thanks!
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Wow this was really really good (from the bowl lickings anyway;)
I used normal dates and soaked them in hot water to make them softer, and it worked perfectly! You wouldn’t know that the ingredients are healthy because it is so creamy and delish. Having for dessert tonight so really looking forward to it!
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Do you think I could substitute limes instead of lemons? Thanks.
Do you mean lemons instead of the limes? That should be fine, the flavor will just change a bit. 🙂
So yummy!! You would never guess there were avocados in this
Ahh yay, so glad this tart was a hit! Thanks for making it babe!
Hi! This recipe looks great 🙂
I’m considering making it but since my husband doesn’t like coconut very much I wanted to ask if the pie has a significant taste of coconut?
Thanks!
Hey Shira! I don’t think it’s too coconut-y, but I of course love coconut. 🙂 If your husband isn’t a big fan of coconut I would use honey instead of the coconut nectar and refined coconut oil instead of virgin since that has more of a neutral flavor and scent. Let me know if you end up making this and how you guys like it!
This is one amazing no-bake dessert. I took it to a friend’s house for a party and everyone asked for seconds. I would usually opt for a chocolatey dessert but this has found itself to the top of my list.
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Ahh this makes me so happy to hear, Sef! I’m glad this tart was a hit. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
We loved this pie! It’s a great summer dessert. I’ve never been a key lime pie fan, but these recipes haven’t failed us yet so we decided to try it. My husband commented how easy it was to make. We both agreed on five stars!
★★★★★
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Sarah!! I’m so glad this tart was a hit. Thanks for giving it a try and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
I made this beautiful lime tart to bring to a friend’s house for dinner. We had homemade Ethiopian food so a refreshing and lite dessert was ideal. This tart did not disappoint. We all had seconds. I followed the recipe to the letter and it was so delicious! I will definitely be making this again!
★★★★★
Ahh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear. I’m so glad this tart was a hit. 🙂 Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating, Tiffany. I so appreciate it.
Thanks for this amazing recipe! I made mini tarts last night and just had one this morning and it was delicious 😋. Instead of pecans and dates I used raw cashews and raisins since I didn’t have the other ingredients. Thanks again!
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Ahh yay!! I love that you made these into mini tarts and so happy to hear that the crust turned out with cashews and raisins. Thanks for sharing those subs and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It’s super helpful for other readers. 🙂
This was delicious! To make it a little more like key lime pie, I did add a little vanilla and it was SO GOOD.
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Ahh yay!! So glad you loved this tart, Mary!! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
This was made to celebrate our return to worship because our churches have been closed. I shared it with my immediate family and everyone loved it. It was so refreshing and full of flavor. Thank you! I will be making many more of these recipes and sharing with my friends an dfamily.
Ahh I’m so glad this tart was a hit, Greta!! Thanks so much for making it and for coming back to leave a comment. 🙂
It turned out to be so amazing. I loved it very much. I think I am going to be making this every month. Thanks a lot for sharing Brittany!
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Woo-hoo!! So glad you enjoyed this tart, Albertina. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
This lime tart looks positively heavenly! Lime desserts are the best! I love that it’s made from healthy ingredients and contains plenty of healthy fats. I never would have thought to add the coconut for the crust but think it sounds divine. Another recipe to add to my ‘must bake’ list! Thank you.
Delicious! I made these in cupcake tins and they came out perfect. Great summer treat!
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I love that you turned these into little mini tarts!! Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it!
Delicious and so different. I would never thought of this.All those flavours are so amazing. Thank you for this lovely new addition.
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Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Samantha! Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I really appreciate it. <3
This tart is delicious, and I love that it’s so healthy! It’s got a great lime and creamy flavour. 🙂 I would love to try making a lemon equivalent with the same crust, but not sure how I’d work that!
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The healthiest tart ever! I’m also struggling for a healthier me, I’ve even start running with SportMe marathon training app and I can say I’m on the right track now. Nutrition is an important part of my losing weight plan, and your blog posts are a true inspiration!
★★★★★
Can I use maple syrup instead of honey or agave nectar?
Hello! I just have one quick question! Is the nutrition information for one slice? Or the entire tart? I’m just curious since there’s no serving size. But I’m definitely planning to make this this Christmas!!! Happy holidays!
Hi Rein. If you use two mini springform pans and cut each into four slices, you’ll have a total of 8 slices and the nutritional info is for 1 slice. I hope you and your family enjoy the tart.
This was delicious! I was in a hurry so used a pre-made graham cracker crust with the filling recipe and it was quick, easy and so delicious my friends had no idea it contained avocados!
In the lime avocado tart you call for 1/4 cup coconut, or agave nectar or honey. Question the coconut vs 2 other liquids. Are you thinking coconut or coconut oil, because you just say coconut, and the next ingredient down is coconut oil.
This is a beautiful recipe. My 14 yr old daughter has it as her signature dish primarily because it tastes so good. The bonus is that it’s nutritious and full of the good stuff. Thank you very much!
Would it work to substitute pistachios for the pecans in the crust?
Hi Tony! Yes, I think pistachios will definitely work.
Avocado is so versatile I’ve started to use it more and more in dessert recipes and I just love this one.
I’m not vegan but found your recipe from another blog I read. Made for my family & we all loved except for my daughter. My 13yr old son loved it! So tart & limey & the crust was to die for. Reminds me of my homemade lara bars but better w that lime zest added to it. I know what I will be adding to my next batch of homemade lara bars! Thank for a creative, delicious recipe!
This looks so simple, thanks for sharing, looking forward to giving it while later on, I just bought my first springform pan! Heidi x
Did you use almonds or pecans?
Pecans. Why do you ask?
Did you use medjool dates or regular? Thanks!
I used medjool dates but I think either would probably work.
I tried your Avocado Tart. http://cctraining.blog.com/2014/03/30/avocado-lime-tart/ Thank you for sharing, it is an awesome idea, but I need some feedback about what you might change next time (if anything). I found it to have quite a bit of bite to it…
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Your recipe looks yummy. I made a variation of this a couple of weeks ago using lime, a banana, stevia and an avocado, and making soft ice cream in my Donvier ice cream maker. The avocado makes an incredibly creamy ice cream. I want to give your recipe a try because it can go back in the freezer, and the crust will just add more yumminess. I would substitute liquid stevia for the agave.
★★★★★
Awesome recipe! For the crust I used walnuts, honey, coconut and coconut oil.
I only had lemons and coconut sugar…but it was very good! Thanks for the idea!!!
So glad you went back into your archives and featured this post on Facebook today! I hadn’t seen it before, and it looks amazing! I’m obsessed with using avocado in desserts and smoothies. This is right down my alley!
A girlfriend of mine made this for a tea party yesterday and it was by far the best key lime pie I’ve ever had. It took a little persuasion on her part to convince us that it was refined sugar free and vegan. People, try this recipe you will not regret it.
So glad that you liked it Dale! Thanks for coming here to comment and let me know. It makes me so happy to know that you all enjoyed it.
I love the look of these and will be making one this weekend.
One question though, what could I substitute for the coconut oil? Ihave a friend who would love these too but she is allergic to coconut.
Kim.
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could you possibly try cacao butter or another nut butter like cashew or something?
Hi Kim,
I haven’t tried it with any other oils but you could try substituting another oil. Let me know how it goes and enjoy!
Actually I seen similiar recipe at some other place before I forgot but that was no so detailed like this and not fulfilled my expectations which I had by seeing images
Please advise what can I use when I dont have coconut oil
Brittany, I love this idea. I went on a creamy lime and avocado kick in March right after a had my son. A friend brought this pie over and noted it for its super powers for a postpartum mother. I made one and ate one daily for weeks(I know not a good idea, but having just had a baby my cravings were intense.) I just rediscovered this recipe and want to thank you, it’s so yummy.
I cant wait to see what you come up with next.
Thanks so much for commenting Ashley. I’m so glad you enjoyed the pie!
These are soooooo good, and guilt free! I will be making them again!
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Yay! So glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Brittany, these Tarts are creamy and “key lime pie” tasting!!! Yummy!
I just wanted to know if you have the nutritional breakdown ? I’m on weight watchers and I need to put the points down! Thank you for the great recipes!
These would be so much easier than squeezing the juice out of all those little key limes for pie…and yes, I’ve done that before. Love the concept.
Slice them in half and use a (really clean) garlic press! Much easier than squeezing individual tiny limes.
Hi, This looks amazing. What size pans did you use? And if I don’t have small ones can I use on 9″ springform pan? I can’t wait to make it!
I used mini springform pans that are 4″. I think you could use a 9″ though!
Hi Brittany, This recipe was amazing! The crust adds the perfect amount of crunch and the avocado is hardly detectable! I just started eating clean a few months ago, and I am amazed with the results so far. I’m so happy to have discovered your blog the other week. I loved your Sinless Samoas, Protein Pancakes, Cauliflower Pizza crust, and no bake cookies. Can’t wait to try more. Thank you for the great tips!
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Celina, I made this and surprisingly you can not even taste it was so ever. It has only the lime taste along with the taste of the nutty crust! I think you maybe very surprised!! I loved it!!
Just try and if you don’t like it you can always share it with friends or family! 🙂
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What a creative recipe! Sadly, I’m not a huge fan of avocado though I WANT so badly to be! (I love all veggies, but can’t stomach avocado for some odd reason!) Can you taste the avocado in this dessert? I’m afraid…
YUM!!!! Looks so good!!!
Oh my goodness. That looks absolutely DIVINE. I have been loving sweetened up avocado lately, especially with orange, cinnamon, and honey. I can only imagine how beautifully this all comes together.
Thank you Sarah! I’ve just started experimenting with avocado in desserts and it’s been awesome so far. I loooove chocolate avocado pudding.
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try it!
made this yesterday and it’s hands-down amazing… tastes better than any regular, sugar-packed key lime pie i’ve had. I can’t say enough good things about this, make it asap!
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This recipe really is mouth watering… can’t wait to try it!!!
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Looks fantastic!
I am wondering is there a possible substitute for the dates?
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You could substitute another sweet dried fruit like raisins or apricots.
They look so PERFECT, I could only hope mine come out so beautifully! I hope to make these for the St Pattys party I am attending my vegan friends will go crazy for this combo! Great recipe! Love + Shine COURTstar
I love this recipe and cannot wait to give it a try. I’ve tried so many of your recipes and love them all! Thank you for all of your hard work 🙂
This looks delightful! I’ve been looking for a good key lime recipe. Would you say that the avocado has an overpowering taste?
They look and sound delicious – I just put limes on my shopping list for today!!
This tart looks amaaaazing! I think it’s the green colour that makes it look so inviting. Just found EBF on instagram too 🙂
These make me crave spring and look highly professional might I add!
Thanks Sara. 🙂
Yum! This looks really, really good. Love the lime and avocado combo.
I was just thinking about Lime Avocado Cheesecake. This would be a perfect recipe! And healthy too 🙂
it’s almost too pretty to eat! the nutty date crust sounds divine.
This is so cute and looks sooo toasty!
wow these are so adorably beautiful! I love the color. I cannot wait to try these. Thanks so much for sharing.
I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for this recipe. I am wondering if the pie is left out does it turn brown?
Thank you for providing this, as my boyfriend is so in love with Key Lime Pie. My hope is that maybe I can curb that craving a little longer by introducing this to him, as he is on a huge weight loss/build muscle plan right now. Thank you once again for offering things that are oh so wonderful but, making things that we don’t have to feel so bad eating either!! You are amazing, Brittany!! 🙂
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That looks SO good, Brittany!!! Yum!
They are absolutely adorable. I am totally making these!
To say the least, this is much more elegant than the requisite green St. Patty’s Day beer! I’m also loving that this is both gluten-free and free of refined sugar. Thanks!
These look delicious Brittany! I can practically taste them already and I think I’m in love!
cutest thing everrrr