Thick Key Lime Pie Bars with Coconut Cookie Crust (gluten-free, whole grain options)

INGREDIENTS

2/3 cup

unsweetened shredded coconut (not flaked coconut)

1 cup

white whole wheat or 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour or 1 cup 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour

1/3 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 tsp

salt

1 tsp

coconut extract

6 tbsp

unsalted butter

2 14 ounce cans

sweetened condensed milk

large egg yolks

1 cup

lime juice

1 1/2 tsp

lime zest

salt