Key Lime Bars

Key Lime Bars are a tangy, creamy dessert bar with a buttery graham cracker crust, originating from the Florida Keys. They feature a bright, zesty filling made from key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks, offering a refreshing twist on the classic Key Lime Pie.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These bars are typically high in carbs and fat, primarily from the sugar and butter in the crust and the condensed milk in the filling. A single bar provides a good source of calcium and vitamin C, with a calorie range of approximately 250-350 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	30 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	95 mg
Vitamin A	60 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	2 mg
Calcium	25 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Potassium	50 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.1 mg
Phosphorus	30 mg

Per 1 bar (approx. 60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, they are a beloved tropical treat tied to the heritage of the Florida Keys, where the small, aromatic key limes are grown. Nutritionally, the use of condensed milk is a clever adaptation that creates a rich, custard-like texture without requiring complex baking techniques.