Friday, November 15, 2013

Sugar Substitute: Healthy Key Lime Tarts!

For the crust:
1 1/2 cups almonds
1/2 cup pecans
8 medjool dates pitted
 1-2 T coconut oil

For the filling:
1 cup cashews soaked overnight and then drained
1/3 cup canned coconut milk (I used Organic Thai)
3 T sugar free maple syrup
Juice from 2 key limes (even more if you like a super tart flavor)

Directions:
Soak the cashews overnight and then drain and rinse.
In the food processor, grind up the almonds and pecans until they are a course/crumbly texture.
Add the dates and pulse until a dough starts to form. You may need to add a couple tablespoons of water or oil if the dough is not holding well.
Press the dough into individual greased  tart pans.
Once all the dough is formed in the cups, place in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm the dough back up.
While the dough is firming back up, you can start on the filling.
Throw the cashews, coconut milk, sweetener and lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth.  Pour the contents into the tart shells and let chill in the fridge for a couple hours.

adapted from:  http://mywholefoodlife.com/2013/07/03/healthy-key-lime-tarts/

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