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So umm, look what I made!?!?
I made us dessert that’s basically healthy food.
Like whoaa, can I get a pat on the back or something, please???
Just kidding, but really, a healthy food dessert!! COOL!
Well healthy food to me at least, I know that everyone has their own terms when it comes to “healthy” food, BUT these tarts are so my kind of health food…hello no added sugar, no butter and not even any gluten.
See, these deserve a WHOA. And I promise, promise, promise they are soo goood. Even my chocoholic, butter loving and MAJOR carb lovin mom totally approved of these.
So you see, they have to be good.
With the warm weather finally arriving, I figured maybe a figure friendly dessert might be a good idea. I mean, if you ask me, summer is totally the time for fun and over the top desserts (hello ice cream sundaes, grilled doughnuts, milkshakes and Dairy Queen as much as possible), but that’s only because I think of summer as “No rules and ALL FUN”. Maybe this is because I still dream of summertime like I am a kid in high school, and maybe with age I will grow out of this thinking…
But I sure hope not, because thinking this way is so much fun!
I willingly admit that I wish I could stay my age for all eternity. I have learned that time literally goes by in the blink of an eye, and guys, I’m really so not cool with that.
Where is the pause button on life?
Wouldn’t that be awesome.
So, what are your weekend plans??
I have some decorating things to do around the barn so I can finally give you guys a last update, but other than that, I have nothing planned, which I am thinking is a good thing cause weekends are for re-charging.
AND chocolate. Of course.
Which brings me back to these pretty little no-bake chocolate mocha fudge and coconut tarts. Why is it that mini food is 100% more fun?? And cute!!
These tarts are completely made from whole foods, coconut, cashews, dates, vanilla and coffee make up the crust and the filling is literally just roasted cashews, cacao or cocoa powder, dates, coffee and vanilla. So simple, but these really could not be any better. I think the roasted cashews are the secret here, well the cashews, the vanilla and the coffee… they have magical properties.
And since these are healthy AND mini, clearly that means eating two (OR MORE!) is totally A-OK.
Mini Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Mocha Fudge and Coconut Tarts.
Ingredients
Coconut Crust
- 3/4 cup roasted cashews
- 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup soft medjool dates, pitted
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds removed
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee, optional
FIlling
- 1 cup salted roasted cashews
- 1 cup canned coconut milk, lite or regular will work
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 8 whole medjool dates, pits removed
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 3 teaspoons instant coffee, powder
Instructions
- Line 12 mini muffins tins or 6 regular size muffin tins with wax paper.
- In a food processor, add all of the ingredients for the crust and pulse until finely chopped and combined. The dough should stick together when squeezed into a ball with your hands.
- Press about 1 tablespoon (use closer to 2 tablespoons for a regular size muffin tin) of the dough into each muffin tin, using your finger to press the dough up the sides. Repeat with the remaining dough. Place the pan in the freezer and freezer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add all the ingredients for the filling into the same food processor (no need to clean it!) and blend until smooth, thick and very creamy, about 10 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl 2-3 times during blending.
- Remove the tart shells from the freezer and fill with the chocolate fudge. If desired, sprinkle each tart with cacao nibs. Freeze 20 minutes OR place in the fridge until ready to serve. To remove, just lift the wax paper up and the tarts should pop right out. Store in a sealed container in the fridge.
Nutrition
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And since it’s Friday, no guilt whatsoever. Yes, please!
These look SO delicious – and they’re vegan! And fudge! And coconut! DEFINITELY have to try!
Thank you so much, Jordan!! Hope you love them and have a great weekend!
I just have to say, thank you, Tieghan, for saying about how everyone has a different view of healthy. It is so true, and honestly, I think it’s just too easy for everyone to assume that everyone else has the same diet preferences as themselves. Your reference this morning was a good reminder.
Also, that pause button? I WANT IT. 🙂
These look so good, I can almost taste them right now. I seriously want to make them!!
Awe, thank you!!
Hope you have a great weekend!! 🙂
Beautiful! These look so decadent and delicious!
Thanks Cassidy! Hope you have a great weekend!
Wow, these sound wonderful! I can’t believe these are healthier, they look so rich and indulgent!
Thanks Beth! Have a great weekend!
Morning Tieghen!
These look so delicious. I love how you showed the inside by taking a bite. 😀
I like to see what the inside of everything looks like.
In my opinion, if you show the inside, you are showing the essence of the recipe.
I have some concerns though. We have a coconut allergy in the family, and dates are definitely out.
Any suggestions?
Have a Joyful Day :~D
I so agree! It’s sometimes hard to do, but if I can I do ! 🙂
Thanks Charlie!
I would just replace the coconut with more cacao nibs. The dates are a little more tricky since the bind the ingredients together. Could you use dried figs or apricots? 1/2 cup of honey might also work, but it will be a little hard to keep the mixture together. Let me know if you have more questions.
Thank you!
Holy yum! These are so drool worthy it’s not even funny.
Thank you so much, Erin! Have a great weekend!
Oh my Gawd! I love that you love chocolate. I love chocolate, hence I love you and your recipes!
The only mistake I make is that I open your blog from work. Can’t stop drooling over my laptop. Come 5 p.m.!
THANK YOU! Have the best weekend!
Dang the only thing I don’t have are the dates! I want to make this ASAP!
Oh no! Hope you can get them soon! 🙂
Thanks Kathy and have a great weekend!
Oh my goodness…I just LOVE this idea! Whole food chocolately goodness is the BEST. And I love the pop of purple you added to your pictures!
Thanks Alexa! Have a fun weekend!!
OK these look healthy to me and delicious.
Being a teacher I would love to slow down my summer break!!
Thanks Nancy!! 🙂
Tieghen as always your pictures are STUNNING!! Loving these no bake version!
Awe! Thank you so much, Ami!! 🙂
Decadent and healthy…perfect! I’m lovin’ these adorable little tarts Tieghan! Love the photos. Have a great weekend!
Thanks Mary!! Have a great weekend!!
Soo….. when is your cookbook coming out? I’ll be first in line.
Haha!! Well thank you!
Well, they sure look pretty and delightful!!
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Thanks Miranda!
I want that pause button. I hate getting older, I’m trying to accept it and age gracefully but its not a task that comes easily to me.
These look so pretty. The one thing I’m weary about vegan chocolate desserts though is the inclusion of dates. In my experience, unless the date is wrapped in bacon its not worth knowing. I might have to give it a try though, face my fears and all. Aging and Dates.
I swear, you do not even know the dates are in these, they just add sweetness!! 🙂
Thanks and have a great weekend!!