Gluten-Free Key Lime Cheesecake Bars (Vegan)

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

/ 390 g gluten-free graham crackers (see notes), crushed

1/3 cup

/ 75 g vegan butter, melted

1/4 cup

/ 50 g granulated sugar

2 tbsp

/ 28 g brown sugar, packed

2 1/2 cups

/ 640 g cashews, soaked for 1 to 2 hours

1/2 cup

/ 120 ml lime juice

1/4 cup

/ 60 ml nondairy milk

1/4 cup

/ 60 ml agave nectar or maple syrup

2 tsp

/ 7.5 ml vanilla extract

Zest of 2 large limes

2 tsp

/ 7.5 ml homemade green food coloring for more of a green hue (optional, page 161)

1/3 cup

/ 80 ml unrefined coconut oil, melted