The zing of lime is such a bright layer of flavor in these pistachio lime bars. With or without chocolate, you will crave this unique snack.
recipe originally published February 7, 2013
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Why you'll love this recipe
When I get so excited about a recipe, I want to share it with everyone. These vibrant pistachio lime bars are exactly that, with incredible flavor, an easy method, and a whole food ingredient list. I truly hope you will make these.
These bars get their vibrant layers of flavor and texture from the bright zing of lime, the salty pistachio crunch and the naturally sweet, sticky dates. This is a super simple bar with immense flavor.
Naturally sweet
This recipe is dairy and gluten free, and naturally sweetened with dates.
Vibrant pistachio lime bars without the chocolate drizzle are an excellent snack or part of breakfast. Drizzle them with the chocolate and they are elevated to a delicious treat.
These bars are quick and easy to make; the whole recipe can be completed in under an hour, including setting time.
Make these into bars or bite size squares, or roll them round for a chocolate covered truffle!
How long do pistachio bars last?
My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy these bars within three days.
Refrigerate in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid.
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Pistachio Lime Bars
The zing of lime is such a bright layer of flavor in these pistachio lime bars. With or without chocolate, this unique snack bar recipe is one you'll crave.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pistachios, shelled
- 1 ½ cups (about 12-14) Medjool dates, pitted
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- zest and juice of 2 limes*
- 2 ounces dark chocolate or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Soak pitted dates in hot water to soften; about 10 minutes.
- Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment. Set aside.
- In food processor, pulse pistachios to small crumb. Transfer pistachio crumb to bowl and set aside.
- Drain dates and pat dry, removing and residual moisture from soaking.
- Add softened dates, coconut, lime zest and juice to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times to break up the dates and combine with coconut and lime.
- While continuing to process, add pistachio crumbs to date mixture. Process to combine completely.
- Transfer mixture to the parchment lined baking dish. Press in an even layer. You can wet your hands and press, or use a flat bottomed glass to make a uniform, even layer.
- Refrigerate the bars to set, at least 30 minutes.
- Once bars have set, lift out of the baking dish with the parchment.
- Slice the square in half, then slice each half into 6 bars just over 1 inch wide and 4 inches long.
- Enjoy bars as is, or melt chocolate and drizzle over top of bars. Return to refrigerator to set chocolate before wrapping to store.
Notes
This recipe can also be made into bite size, chocolate covered truffles! Simply roll the mixture into balls and dip in melted chocolate.
How long do pistachio bars last?
My rule for maximum flavor and freshness is to enjoy these bars within three days.
Refrigerate in a glass container with a tightly fitting lid.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 barAmount Per Serving: Calories: 218Total Fat: 12gCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 5gSugar: 14gProtein: 7g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Jamie says
These look so good... and the bites in chocolate are just wow!
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you Jamie - I think I like the small bites better too 😉
Medeja says
Sounds like something I would really enjoy. Too bad I have almost finished pistachios that I had 🙁
Kristina Sloggett says
oh, darn... please save this recipe for the time you get more! 🙂
Eileen says
Wow, these sound so good! I didn't realize Erewhon even made cereal, but I'm definitely going to have to look out for it now. 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
this is one of my favorite cereals, it stays crunchy in milk!
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
Oh yes...please ship me any leftovers right now. 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
another something I could totally have in an etsy store... 😉
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
These sound perfect! Love the colors too!
Kristina Sloggett says
they really are, if I can say so. not kidding about the vibrant 😉
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says
YUM! I actually have a box of that cereal that came in my HLS swag bag, unopened...so I have all the ingredients ready to go. 🙂
Kristina Sloggett says
yessss... make some please! 🙂
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Um...wow. Heading over to check out the recipe right now. As everything always does, those look fantastic.
Kristina Sloggett says
thanks Heather - I was SO happy with these! 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
you know what... this would be an AMAZING ice cream flavor. maybe with some cayenne too? mmmm...
Kristina Sloggett says
you know what is SO funny, I was thinking the same thing!! (well, some kind of heat - I was actually thinking a dried pepper...) I guess I should not be surprised - we share the same tastes 😉
Caroline says
Bob just asked me to buy more bars for his afternoon snacks, I'm making these today! Thinking of you today.
Kristina Sloggett says
thank you so much - your email earlier made me smile and cry and smile again - all in a good way. you are such a sweetie. I hope Bob loves these!
dorry says
these look amazing! what a delicious flavor combo. I need to pick up a box of that erewhon cereal...I love their crispy brown rice cereal, too. crunch!
Kristina Sloggett says
if you like crunch, you will LOVE this cereal - it stays crunchy the whole time. I LOVE that 😉