Easy No-Bake Key Lime Pie (Low Carb, Gluten-free)

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Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear blo-ooog, happy birthday to you! That’s right, Wholesome Yum is one year old today. And that means I get to sing the Happy Birthday Song – in writing, because trust me, you don’t want to actually hear me sing. It also means a new no-bake key lime pie recipe. That may seem like an odd choice for a birthday, but I’ll explain in a minute.

I can’t believe it has already been a whole year. When I started this blog, I didn’t really think anyone would actually read it. It was mainly a way for me to keep track of my own recipes, and if anyone visited, that would just be a bonus. I had no idea that it would grow into a passion for creative recipe development, food photography, and an outlet for my writing. I couldn’t have imagined that it would lead to connections with like-minded individuals from all around the world.

Blogging, working full-time, and raising a child all at once hasn’t been easy. Sometimes it means waking up at 5:30 in the morning before work to do a photo shoot or write a post, recreating the same recipe I’m sick of eating for the umpteenth time to get it just right, or checking in on comments and social media in the middle of a vacation. Seeing responses from my readers makes it all worth it, though. Even when I’m exhausted and don’t feel like cooking, writing, taking photos, or doing one of the other countless tasks involved in blogging… you guys keep me going.

I am so grateful for each and every one of you. 

I don’t know about you, but I believe a birthday calls for a celebration! At first I was contemplating a cake, but it’s been so hot outside that the last thing I want to do is turn on my oven. (We’ve already seen what happens when I do that. I just got it fixed and am not quite ready to test the waters more than necessary.) So, what’s the perfect solution when you want a celebratory dessert without turning on the oven?

No-bake key lime pie, of course!

This one literally takes ten minutes to put together, then it just needs to firm up in the fridge for a couple of hours – or until ready to serve. The result is a creamy, cool and refreshing no-bake key lime pie. It has only three ingredients in the crust and five in the filling (one ingredient is repeated in both, making it only seven total). Preparation is easy as can be, too. Combine the crust ingredients, press the crust into your pie pan, blend the filling until smooth, and pour into the crust.

Contrary to its smooth and decadent texture, this no-bake key lime pie is actually packed with good-for-you ingredients – particularly avocado and coconut oil. At the same time, it’s very low carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free. YES to surprisingly healthy desserts!

I hope you’ll make this no-bake key lime pie this week and celebrate Wholesome Yum’s birthday with me. Here’s to many more!

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a key lime pie calling my name…

Easy No-Bake Key Lime Pie (Low Carb, Gluten-free):
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Easy No-Bake Key Lime Pie (Low Carb, Gluten-free)

This creamy, refreshing key lime pie recipe requires only 7 ingredients, 10 minutes of prep time, and no baking at all. Low carb, gluten-free, and sugar-free.

Servings	Prep Time	Cook Time
slices	10 minutes

Easy No-Bake Key Lime Pie (Low Carb, Gluten-free) This creamy, refreshing key lime pie recipe requires only 7 ingredients, 10 minutes of prep time, and no baking at all. Low carb, gluten-free, and sugar-free. Servings Prep Time Cook Time slices 10 minutes

Ingredients

Crust

• 2 cups Almond flour
• 1/3 cup Coconut oil (melted)
• 3 tbsp Erythritol

Filling

• 2 medium Avocados (very ripe)
• 12 oz Cream cheese (softened at room temperature or by heating)
• 4 small Limes
• 1 cup Powdered erythritol
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Line the bottom of a pie pan with parchment paper (optional, but makes it easier to remove the slices later).
2. To make the crust, stir together the almond flour, coconut oil, and erythritol. Press the crust into the pie pan. Set aside.
3. Place the avocado (skin removed), softened cream cheese, erythritol, and vanilla extract into a high power blender or a food processor.
4. Zest the limes using a zester and add the zest to the blender. Squeeze the juice out of all the limes in there as well. Puree the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula.
5. Pour/spoon the pureed mixture into the crust. Smooth with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
6. Refrigerate for at least two hours, until the pie is firm. Serve with homemade sugar-free whipped cream if desired. Keep refrigerated.

Notes

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 31g 48%

Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 1g

Protein 7g 14%

Vitamin A 9%

Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 7%

Iron 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Net carbs per serving: 5g

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