15 Plant-Based Coconut Lime Recipes

Coconut and lime is a classic flavor combination that is both refreshing and delicious. On top of that, these ingredients have a tropical feel that is perfect for the summer season. So if you’re looking for some creamy, tart, and zesty treats, you’ve come to the right place. Enjoy!

1. Mini Coconut Lime Pound Cakes With a Lime Glaze

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The flavor of these dense, moist Coconut Lime Pound Cakes by Gretchen Caldwell is the perfect balance of sweet, citrus, and tropical. The sweet lime glaze adds a visually pleasing pattern as well as a pop of tart citrus flavor. These are a dessert ideally enjoyed after a spicy meal, with a cup of herbal tea.

2. Coconut Lime Ice Cream Pie With Chocolate Crust

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Chocolate and lime aren’t a flavor combo you come across often, but this Ice Cream Pie by Gin Butters is proof that it should happen more often. A sweet, creamy coconut and lime ice cream pie nestled in a rich, chocolatey almond crust. The flavors balance each other and the result is a cool, creamy, and refreshing summer treat.

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3. Coconut Lime Bars

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These Coconut Lime Bars by Sara Kidd are perfect if you and your family are a fan of sweet and tart desserts! The addition of the lime zest brings out the tart flavor and makes these bars a perfect treat.

4. Avocado Coconut Lime Tartlets in Shortbread Crust

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A rich, buttery, soft, filling in an equally buttery sweet crust. These Avocado Coconut Lime Tartlets by Joni Marie Newman are perfect to bring to brunch, picnic, or even to eat on the couch!

5. Coconut Lime Chocolate Cups

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When summer comes around, these words come to mind: beach, coconut, lime, and fresh. All of these words define these Coconut Lime Chocolate Cups by Kat Condon (well, except for the beach). A decadent coconut-filled cup bursting with zesty lime flavor, these cups are a delicious paleo and vegan treat. Gluten-free, dairy, free, refined sugar-free but still 100% delicious, these sweet cups are sure to be your new favorite treat!

6. Coconut Lime Sherbet

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Make a vegan sherbet so creamy that no one will be able to tell the difference! This Coconut Lime Sherbet by Courtney West uses coconut milk and avocado to create a smooth silky base and has plenty of lime for a refreshing zesty flavor. If you don’t have an ice cream maker don’t panic! You can make popsicles. Or, you can put it in a shallow container in the freezer for at least 6-8 hours.

7. Coconut Lime Doughnuts

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Due to the onset of summer, your tastebuds may be craving that refreshing, creamy, piña colada combination. In this scrumptious doughnut recipe, coconut and lime come together in the donut batter and then again in the glaze, creating a treat that’s both silky and bursting with bright, fresh lime flavor. You have to try these Coconut Lime Doughnuts by Rebecca Coleman.

8. Coconut Lime Protein Bars

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These portable Coconut Lime Protein Bars by Camilla Saulsbury are perfect for bringing along on a busy day. They are packed with bright, tropical flavors from lime zest and juice, plus three types of coconut products (oil, flakes, and flour). And with no chocolate coating (like many other protein bars) these treats are energizing, refreshing, and mess-free.

9. Noodles With Coconut Lime Dressing

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Light, crunchy and creamy, these Noodles With Coconut Lime Dressing by Jodi Burke are a perfect side dish or even a simple meal. The coconut lime dressing amps up the simple veggie noodles and gives them a ton of flavor. You can also put it on salad, pasta, or other veggies. Yay for eating whole foods!

10. Coconut Buckwheat Oat Banana Bread With Whipped Lime Coconut Spread

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Not only is it dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, and lower in sugar and oil than most banana bread, but this Banana Bread by Larice Feuerstein is also bursting with flavor! Warm out of the oven, it has a sweet, slightly crisp crust and each slice is moist, hearty, and delicious.

11. Papaya Lime and Coconut Overnight Oatmeal

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Papaya, lime, and coconut – a team made in heaven! This Overnight Oatmeal by Lauren Smith is delicious, fresh, and a great way to start your day.

12. Coconut Kaffir Lime Cooler

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This Coconut Kaffir Lime Cooler by Viktoria Radichkova is clean, has a refreshing taste, an intriguing aroma, and a good amount of healthy fats and minerals. This smoothie is a great breakfast alternative on a hot morning.

13. Sauteed Rice With Coconut and Lime Vegetables

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A little basmati rice, some seasonal vegetables, coconut milk, and a splash of lime and what do you think of? A journey into the exotic flavors of Indian cuisine! This Sauteed Rice With Coconut and Lime Vegetables by Simona Malerba is spectacular!

14. Raw Pistachio, Coconut, and Lime Cheesecakes

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These Raw Pistachio, Coconut, and Lime Cheesecakes by Tiana Haines are simple to make but contain a delightfully complex flavor. The lime is citrusy sweet, the pistachio is salty, and the coconut adds a nice tropical flair. Enjoy these straight out of the freezer for an icy treat or allow them to soften a bit for a creamy dessert. Either way, they’re delicious!

15. 5-Ingredient Lime and Coconut Syllabub

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A syllabub is a sweet and simple, frothy English dessert typically made with whipped cream, wine or sherry, sweetener, and lemon juice. This simple 5-Ingredient Syllabub by 15-Minutes Vegan is just rich and creamy as the original with a hint of zesty lime. Serve chilled in glasses for the perfect minimalist dessert.

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