Keto Coconut Lime Bars
Ingredients (9–12 bars)
Coconut Crust
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1½ cups almond flour
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¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
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¼ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
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⅓ cup melted butter or coconut oil
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Pinch of salt
Lime Filling
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¾ cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
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Zest of 2 limes
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¾ cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit
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4 large eggs
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¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
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2 tablespoons heavy cream (or more coconut milk for dairy-free)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. -
Make the Crust
Mix almond flour, coconut, sweetener, and salt.
Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
Press firmly into the pan.
Bake 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden. Cool slightly. -
Prepare Filling
Whisk lime juice, zest, sweetener, eggs, coconut milk, cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth. -
Bake
Pour filling over warm crust.
Bake 18–22 minutes, until center is just set and no longer jiggly. -
Cool & Chill
Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate 2–3 hours for clean slices. -
Serve
Slice and optionally dust with powdered keto sweetener or toasted coconut.
Tips for Best Keto Bars
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Use powdered sweetener for a smooth, non-gritty filling.
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Fresh lime juice makes a big difference in flavor.
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Don’t overbake—the bars will firm up as they chill.
Optional Variations
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Add ½ teaspoon coconut extract for extra coconut flavor
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Swirl in sugar-free white chocolate
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Top with keto whipped cream
If you’d like, I can calculate exact macros per bar, make these dairy-free, or adjust sweetness to your preferred keto sweetener.