• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Pastry Maestra

Pastry Maestra

Free Video Tutorials on Baking, Pastry making and Creating Desserts. Have a sweet life!

  • Home
  • Baking Basics
    • All About Ingredients
    • Basic Techniques
    • Charlotte
    • Creams & Custards
    • Doughs & Batters
    • Decorating Techniques
  • Video Recipes
  • About
    • About Me
    • “The Pastry Chef”
    • Testimonials
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
  • Contact Me

Avocado and Lime Bars – Green, Raw and Delicious!

March 1, 2016 by Pastry Maestra

by Tereza AlabandaTereza-Alabanda-Pastry-Maestra-Pastry-Chef
Scroll-down-for-recipe-Pastry-Maestra

A

vocado (Persea Americana) is a fascinating fruit, native to Central America. The Aztec word for avocado was ahuacatl, which means “testicle tree.” I’ve learned that it is also called “alligator pear,” funny, but when you take a closer look, the skin of the avocado does resemble the one of the alligator. However, don’t try to eat the skin or the pit, because the avocado flesh is the prize you are looking for!

Avocado flesh is abundant in nutrients (vitamin K, folate, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin E), it contains loads of monosaturated fats and fiber and it tastes great! Do you need any more reasons to run to your grocery store and get some?

And before you start blending your avocado and lime bars, here are some other interesting facts about avocado:

  • Avocados have been cultivated in Central America for almost seven thousand years.
  • Mexico is the world’s top producer of avocados, with California coming in second.
  • Total U.S. avocado production in 2011 was 226,450 tons.
  • There are more than 80 varieties, with the “Hass” variety dominating the crop share.
  • single mature avocado tree can produce between 150 and 500 avocados per year.
  • Spanish conquistadors discovered that avocado seeds yield a milky fluid that turns red when exposed to air. They used this indelible natural ink in documents that are preserved to this day.
  • Avocados are about 22% fat, with the average medium size avocado containing 300 calories and 30 grams of fat.
  • Avocados have the highest protein content of any fruit.
Avocado and Lime Bars, Pastry Maestra

Avocado and Lime Bars Recipe

by:Tereza Alabanda,The Pastry Maestra

PRINT PDF (EN)
ISPIŠI PDF (HR)

Prep. time : 15 minutes

Cook time : 0 minutes

Ready in 15 minutes plus cooling

Level : Basic

For the Base:
  • Rolled oats 30g (1⁄4 cup)
  • Almonds 60g (1⁄2 cup)
  • Dried apricots 60g (1⁄2 cup)
  • Cocoa butter, melted 8g (1Tbsp)
  • Water 20g (2Tbsp)
For the Cream:
  • Avocado flesh 300g (10oz or 2 medium sized avocados)
  • Lime juice 100g (1⁄2 cup)
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • Agave syrup 120g (3⁄4 cup)
  • Cocoa butter, melted 80g (3⁄4 cup)
Directions
  1. Soak dried apricots in cold water for a couple of hours.
  2. Line 15cmx15cm (6×6 inches) baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. Place rolled oats and almonds into a food processor and pulse until they are roughly chopped. Add soaked and drained apricots and pulse again. Add melted cocoa butter and water and pulse couple of more times. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and put in a freezer to set.
  4. Blend avocado flesh, lime juice, lime zest, agave syrup and melted cocoa butter in a blender thoroughly, until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour the cream over the base and spread it with spatula.
  6. Leave the bars in the refrigerator overnight or freeze them for a couple of hours.

Copyright© PastryMaestra.comTM


Well, what do you think about this post?

Please leave your comment on YouTube, thank you!

I read and really appreciate all the comments, even though I do not always have the time to respond to each one. So – keep me in the loop and try to create some sweetness every day because – Sweetness is happiness!!

Pastry-Maestra-Signature   Pastry-Maestra-Share

Filed Under: Healthy & Special Needs Desserts Tagged With: dairy free, gluten free, healthy, raw, sugar free, vegan

Primary Sidebar

Find Your Sweetness!

Let’s Connect!

Buy Me a Macaron!

If you like what I do and think that I deserve a small reward - buy me a macaron!
Thank you!

Buy me a macaron!

Pastry Chef Tereza Alabanda Pastry Maestra

Subscribe!

Copyright © 2023 · Pastry Maestra


We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.

Do not sell my personal information.
(Only for California residents)


Cookie SettingsRead MoreAccept

Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement1 yearSet by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin, this cookie is used to record the user consent for the cookies in the "Advertisement" category .
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
CookieLawInfoConsent1 yearRecords the default button state of the corresponding category & the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie.
ep20130 minutesThis cookie is set by Wufoo for load balancing, site traffic and preventing site abuse.
SGPBShowingLimitationDomain12310sessionPopUp Builder plugin cookie that allows saving if a pop-up message has been displayed.
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
CookieDurationDescription
CONSENT2 yearsYouTube sets this cookie via embedded youtube-videos and registers anonymous statistical data.
_ga2 yearsThe _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors.
_gat_gtag_UA_149866828_11 minuteSet by Google to distinguish users.
_gid1 dayInstalled by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
CookieDurationDescription
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE5 months 27 daysA cookie set by YouTube to measure bandwidth that determines whether the user gets the new or old player interface.
YSCsessionYSC cookie is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages.
yt-remote-connected-devicesneverYouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video.
yt-remote-device-idneverYouTube sets this cookie to store the video preferences of the user using embedded YouTube video.
yt.innertube::nextIdneverThis cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen.
yt.innertube::requestsneverThis cookie, set by YouTube, registers a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
CookieDurationDescription
_splunk_rum_sid15 minutesNo description
SAVE & ACCEPT

ABOUT ME

Pastry Chef Tereza Alabanda Pastry Maestra

Subscribe!