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    Healthy Key Lime Pie with Chocolate Crust

    Published: Feb 27, 2020 · Modified: May 1, 2025

    Healthy Key Lime Pie
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    Healthy Key Lime Pie. My healthy key lime pie recipe is just as delicious as the traditional key lime pie recipe, but much healthier! This healthy no bake key lime pie recipe is made with all gluten free, dairy free, and healthy ingredients and is no bake!

    My Healthy Key Lime Pie Recipe is:

    • No Bake
    • Gluten Free
    • Dairy Free
    • Refined Sugar Free
    • Super easy to make!

    I used to love making key lime pie when I was younger. But, as I got older and learned more about food and nutrition, I realized that the traditional pie should be a very special treat!

    Looking at the ingredients, I realized I could make key lime pie with healthy ingredients, and just as delicious. So, I created a healthy key lime pie without sweetened condensed milk, without refined sugar, and without graham cracker crumbs!

    Craving key lime pie in less than 30 minutes? Try my easy healthy key lime pie balls recipe!

    Craving ice cream but in a healthy way? Try my Thick Smoothie Bowl Recipe! Smoothie bowls are a super quick, easy and healthy no bake dessert recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth immediately.

    IS KEY LIME PIE UNHEALTHY?

    Traditional key lime pie is loaded with sugar, refined graham cracker crumbs, and sweetened condensed milk. 1 tiny slice of key lime pie far exceeds that 25 grams of sugar a day!

    If you are trying to lose weight, working on your gut health, or trying to balance your hormones, my healthy key lime pie recipe is the perfect dessert for you!

    IS KEY LIME HEALTHY?

    Key limes are a tiny variety of lime. They are loaded with fiber and vitamin C! Read below for more of the health benefits of my key lime pie recipe.

    What makes this key lime pie healthy?

    • Date nectar comes from dates! Dates are an excellent source of many micro-nutrients like iron, potassium, B vitamins, copper, and magnesium.
    • Almond flour comes from... almonds! Almonds are a great source of protein, fiber, and micro-nutrients including vitamin E, magnesium, riboflavin, and potassium.
    • Cacao powder is the most pure ingredient of chocolate. In this form, it still has so many health benefits (before all that milk and sugar is added to traditional chocolate). Cacao has iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, and copper!
    • Coconut oil comes from the coconut plant. Coconut oil contains a special type of fat called medium chain triglycerides. When eaten in small amounts, it will be burned quickly in your body for energy!
    • Lime juice is filled with disease fighting Vitamin C! Fun fact, vitamin C was first discovered by sailors with limes on their boats who did not develop scurvy after the long journey across the sea!
    • Coconut milk also comes from the coconut fruit. It is another good source of healthy fats. Coconut milk also contains vitamin C, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, and selenium!
    • Maple syrup is very high in sugars, but, unlike refined sugar it contains some trace minerals! It has calcium, thiamin, potassium, and copper. What is astonishing is that ⅓ cup of maple syrup contains 165% of our need for manganese!!
    • Cashews, like almonds, are a great source of protein, healthy fats, and fiber!

    And that is literally it! Can you believe that those nutritious ingredients make up a healthy and delicious dessert recipe?! Why even bother making the kind loaded with refined sugars.

    HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CREAMY HEALTHY KEY LIME PIE

    MAKE SURE TO BUY RAW CASHEWS. Raw cashews can blend into a smooth and creamy healthy key lime pie cheesecake like texture. This is because raw cashews contain more fat than roasted cashews.

    SOAK YOUR CASHEWS THE NIGHT BEFORE. Soaked cashews are much more soft and will blend into a nice creamy texture.

    USE A TART MOLD. Use either a silicone mold, or a mold with a removable bottom (like a spring form pan). This will help to get pieces out without breaking them.

    USE A HIGH QUALITY FOOD PROCESSOR OR BLENDER. Sorry to say, but cheap blenders won't give you that super fine creamy texture because the motor just isn't strong enough. Make sure to use a high quality blender or food processor for your blended healthy key lime pie filling.

    SET IN THE FREEZER. Firm the pie up in the freezer before serving.

    BRING TO ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR SERVING. When you are ready to serve the pie, it has the best creamy texture when it is at room temperature.

    *Before you start, make sure you have*

    1. A tart mold. I use a silicone one because it is much easier to get the tart out rather than a metal one.
    2. A blender or food processor. I usually use a blender for all of my recipes! It works just as good as a food processor for me and much easier to clean! But, you can use whichever one you have.
    3. All your ingredients. The filling comes out best if the cashews are soaked overnight, so make sure you plan ahead and put them in fridge to soak overnight and soften up.

    HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY KEY LIME PIE CHEESECAKE WITHOUT CREAM CHEESE

    My healthy key lime pie recipe with chocolate crust is so easy to make, grab your food processor and let's get started!

    STEP 1: CHOCOLATE ALMOND FLOUR CRUST

    First, let's make the healthy chocolate crust!

    In a small mixing bowl combine:

    • ½ cup date nectar
    • 1 ½ cup almond flour
    • ½ cup cacao powder
    • ¼ cup melted coconut oil

    Mix the healthy chocolate crust ingredients until completely combined and then press it into the bottom of your tart mold and set it aside while you prepare the healthy key lime pie filling.

    cacao powder almond flour and melted coconut oil in a bowl
    healthy chocolate almond flour crust

    STEP 2: MAKE HEALTHY KEY LIME PIE FILLING

    You might wonder why it says "one day" for the prep time. No this doesn't mean you will be in the kitchen preparing this for an entire day! It is just a reminder to plan ahead and soak your cashews overnight before you make the filling.

    If you are in a pinch and forgot to soak the cashews overnight, which has happened to me many times, you can soak the cashews in hot water for 1 hour. It will not be AS creamy, but it will be creamier than not soaking them at all.

    Now, add all of your filling ingredients to a blender or food processor:

    • 1 ½ cup raw cashews, soaked in water overnight and drained
    • ½ teaspoon matcha green tea powder
    • 1 cup full fat coconut milk
    • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
    • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
    • ½ cup fresh squeezed key lime (~6-8 limes)

    Pulse your food processor until the healthy key lime pie filling is completely smooth and creamy. If you want more of a green color, you can add a bit of matcha green tea powder like I did.

    Pour the healthy key lime filling over your prepared shell.

    Place in the freezer for about 2 hours so it can firm up.

    cashews, matcha, coconut milk, maple syrup, and lime juice in a food processor
    Healthy no bake key lime pie before freezing
    Healthy no bake key lime pie after freezing

    STEP 3: HEALTHY KEY LIME PIE SERVING IDEAS

    I LOVE making coconut whipped cream for my healthy pie and cheesecake recipes! Homemade coconut whipped cream is totally dairy free, and you can even make it sugar free!

    All you need is a can of full fat coconut milk. Really ONE can of coconut milk! Well, and maybe some coconut sugar and vanilla if you want to flavor it.

    Here is the recipe link for my coconut whipped cream:

    • Coconut whipped cream

    And, I utilized my no food waste rule when I made this healthy key lime pie cheesecake. So, I used the hard portion of the can for the whipped cream. The coconut milk you see in the filling of the tart is the remainder of the can, the liquid part!

    Once your healthy no bake key lime pie has set for a few hours, take it out and let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften up a bit.

    Cut and decorate it!

    healthy key lime pie

    HOW TO STORE HEALTHY NO BAKE KEY LIME PIE

    What I like to do (if I am not entertaining guests with a pretty tart), is to cut it all up and then store the key lime pie pieces in individual containers in the freezer. That way, you don't have to thaw the whole key lime pie out every single time you want a piece!

    Make sure you are storing healthy key lime pie in the freezer. If you store it in the fridge, it will lose its form and look like it melted.

    FAQ'S

    More frequently asked questions about my healthy key lime pie recipe.

    DOES KEY LIME PIE HAVE A LOT OF CALORIES?

    Yes! Traditional key lime pie is a very heavy dessert recipe because of all the sugar (from granulated sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and powdered sugar).

    IS THERE A LOT OF SUGAR IN KEY LIME PIE?

    Traditional key lime pie does have a LOT of sugar, which can spike blood sugars and throw hormones out of whack. Too much sugars over time can impact your gut health and lead to estrogen dominance.

    CAN I MAKE HEALTHY KEY LIME PIE BARS INSTEAD OF PIE?

    Yes! All you have to do is use a jelly pan instead of a tart mold, and cut into squares instead of slices.

    HOW CAN I MAKE HEALTHY KEY LIME PIE WITH GREEK YOGURT?

    If you don't want to use coconut milk, substitute any greek yogurt. Plain greek yogurt is best if you are watching your added sugar intake.

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    If you try this Healthy Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Recipe, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! Ready for more? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube!

    Healthy Key Lime Pie

    Healthy Key Lime Pie with Chocolate Crust (No Bake)

    My no bake key lime pie tart with chocolate crust is much healthier than the traditional key lime pie, but just as delicious! This healthy key lime pie recipe is made without sweetened condensed milk and is dairy free, refined sugar free, and vegan! Made with a delicious no bake chocolate crust.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 1 day d 20 minutes mins
    Freezing time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 1 day d 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 slices
    Calories 253 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food processor
    • Silicone tart mold

    Ingredients
      

    For thechocolate almond crust:

    • ½ cup date nectar
    • 1 ½ cup super fine almond flour
    • ½ cup cacao powder
    • ¼ cup coconut oil melted

    For the healthy key lime pie filling:

    • 1 ½ cup raw cashews soaked overnight
    • ½ teaspoon matcha green tea powder optional for more green color
    • 1 cup full fat coconut milk
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
    • ½ cup lime juice ~6-8 key limes

    Optional key lime pie toppings:

    • Coconut whipped cream
    • Lime slices
    • Cacao powder
    • Matcha powder

    Instructions
     

    For the vegan no bake chocolate crust:

    • In a bowl, combine the date nectar, almond flour, cacao powder, and melted coconut oil. Stir until completely combined.
      ½ cup date nectar, 1 ½ cup super fine almond flour, ½ cup cacao powder, ¼ cup coconut oil
      Healthy key lime pie recipe 2
    • Press the crust into the silicone tart mold and up the sides. Set aside while you prepare the filling.
      Healthy key lime pie recipe 3

    For the vegan key lime pie filling:

    • Add all healthy key lime pie filling ingredients to a blender or food processor.
      1 ½ cup raw cashews, ½ teaspoon matcha green tea powder, 1 cup full fat coconut milk, ¼ cup maple syrup, ¼ cup melted coconut oil, ½ cup lime juice
      Healthy key lime pie recipe 4
    • Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour the filling on top of the tart crust. Place in the freezer at least 2 hours to firm up.
      Healthy key lime pie recipe 5
    • When you are ready to serve, let it stand at room temperature ~15 minutes to soften enough for cutting. Decorate as you like!
      Coconut whipped cream, Lime slices, Cacao powder, Matcha powder
      Healthy key lime pie recipe 6

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    Notes

    If you did not soak the cashews overnight, you can alternatively soak them in hot water for 1 hour before blending. This allows them to soften and blend into a smooth and  creamy texture. 
     
    Nutrition facts for any recipe on thehintofrosemary is only an estimate and may vary based on slice size. Nutrition facts for healthy key lime pie are not calculated with toppings.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece key lime pieCalories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gPotassium: 326mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 3.35mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.88mg
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    1. Virginia

      March 03, 2020 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      This takes me away to Key West-- minus the humidity! I love that all the ingredients are healthy!

    2. [email protected]

      March 04, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      Oh my gosh Key West!! Can you believe all these healthy ingredients create such a delicious treat?

    3. Allison

      August 11, 2020 at 10:44 pm

      Any suggestions for a substitute for the date nectar in th crust? Can I use actual dates or will it be to firm?

    4. [email protected]

      September 11, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      Yes!! You can definitely use dates in the crust. I would start with 1/2 cup of soaked dates (you can soften them in hot water for ~30 mins) and blend everything in a food processor. If you notice that the mixture is too "dry" add another 1/4 cup of soaked dates at a time.

    5. Gina

      November 08, 2022 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      This is soooo good and creamy!! I love all your healthy desserts recipes like.. who knew that desserts could be naturally sweetened and still taste good! I’m shocked every time thank you for another delicious dessert that was so easy to follow!!

    6. Halie

      November 08, 2022 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      This healthy key lime pie was soooo tasty and creamy!! And the flavor was incredible!!

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