
By Lori Back
Dairy-Free Lime Bars
15 steps
Prep:20minCook:20min
The sweet and tart flavor of these tangy dessert bars is simply irresistible. They offer the perfect sweetness to holidays like St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and Christmas. But we also enjoy them as a summery weekend treat throughout the year.
Updated at: Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:16:39 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
69
Moderate
Glycemic Load
16
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories146.1 kcal (7%)
Total Fat5.7 g (8%)
Carbs22.6 g (9%)
Sugars15.4 g (17%)
Protein1.6 g (3%)
Sodium144.8 mg (7%)
Fiber0.3 g (1%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
16 servings

1 cupall purpose flour

¼ cuppowdered sugar

1 teaspoonkosher salt
or 1/2 teaspoon table salt

½ cupdairy-free butter
unsalted, alternative, softened, we use Fleischmann's Unsalted margarine

1 cupsugar

2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour

½ teaspoonbaking powder

2eggs
beaten

2limes
Juice of, 1/3 to 2/3 cup lime juice

2zest of limes

powdered sugar
for topping
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
Step 2
Crust
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Add the butter alternative and beat with a mixer or a pastry blender until you have a bowlful of sandy crumbs.
Step 4
Pat the mixture firmly into a well-greased 8x8-inch pan.
Step 5
Bake the crust for 20 minutes.
Step 6
Lime Filling
Step 7
As the crust bakes, whisk together the sugar, flour, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
Step 8
Add the eggs, lime juice, and lime zest, and whisk until smooth.
Step 9
Pour the filling over the partially-baked crust and bake the bars for 25 minutes.
Step 10
Let the lime dessert cool completely.
Step 11
Sift powdered sugar over the top.
Step 12
Using a sharp knife, cut the dessert into fourths each way to make 16 squares.
Step 13
Store the lime bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can keep them in the freezer for longer storage.
Step 14
Nutrition Information
Step 15
Serving size: 1 bar Calories: 134 Fat: 4.7g Saturated fat: .9g Carbohydrates: 22g Sugar: 14.5g Sodium: 149mg Fiber: .4g Protein: 1.7g
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