No-Bake Chia Pudding Bars with Zesty Coconut Lime Flavor Recipe
These No-Bake Chia Pudding Bars with Zesty Coconut Lime Flavor combine creamy chia pudding with tropical shredded coconut and fresh lime zest and juice. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup or honey and held together with coconut oil and coconut flour, these bars offer a refreshingly tangy and nutritious snack or dessert without any baking. Perfect for a quick, healthy treat that is dairy-free and optionally vegan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Juice of 2 limes
- Zest of 2 limes
Garnish (optional)
- Extra shredded coconut
- Lime zest
Instructions
- Prepare the wet mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, maple syrup or honey, almond milk, vanilla extract, lime juice, and lime zest. Whisk these ingredients thoroughly to ensure an even blend of flavors.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, stir together the shredded coconut, chia seeds, coconut flour, and salt until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients bowl and mix thoroughly until the chia seeds and coconut flour are evenly coated and a thick, sticky mixture forms.
- Shape the bars: Line a square baking dish with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture into the dish and press down firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon or your hands to compact the mixture into a solid layer.
- Chill the bars: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 2 hours or until the mixture has set completely and is firm to the touch.
- Cut and garnish: Once set, lift the mixture out of the dish using the parchment paper edges. Cut into bars of desired size. Optionally, sprinkle extra shredded coconut and lime zest on top for garnish before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup to keep the bars vegan.
- Allow the bars to chill long enough to firm up for the best texture.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Feel free to add a pinch of cayenne or a teaspoon of shredded ginger for a spicy twist.
Keywords: chia pudding bars, no bake dessert, coconut lime bars, healthy snack, gluten free dessert, vegan dessert option