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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!
I can’t wait to make some of these. I love chocolate and I love anything with chocolate, seriously. This recipe, just by looking, satistfies my sweet tooth. Thank you so much for sharing. I will wait for your next chocolatey recipe.
These are my new favorite dessert to make. So delicious! But my favorite part, not having to clean the food processor between the crust and the filling. Thank you so much for this recipe!
omg this is such a cool idea!! love it
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Hi i would like to know if the instant coffee mentioned in the crust is powder or the drink itself? I’m will try them today
HI! It’s just instant coffee powder. Hope you love these!
Thanks for posting–these look amazing! Any suggestions on a substitute for cashews? I’m allergic, but most other tree nuts are no problem.
Made these this past weekend, so easy and DELICIOUS!
So happy you loved it! Thanks!
Oh man these look good. Am I weird for loving photos that have those teeth marks in them where you’ve taken a bite, showing how deliciously creamy the texture is?
Also I just wanted to tell you how much I love reading your posts. You have such a unique voice – it’s so vivacious and animated, like you’re talking to a friend. 🙂
These look totally amazing and I know will taste DIVINE !!! Can’t wait to try them 🙂
“12 mini tarts or 6 regular tarts”
OR
3 giants tarts. 2 for me. 1 for Mountain Man. Well, maybe just 3 for me. this recipe sounds amazing, thanks for sharing!
Haha!! 🙂
Thanks!
I love that these tarts are guilt free, yet look so rich and indulgent. Gorgeous photos!
Thanks Laura!
I have never seen anyone your age cook like you do. Incredible. With that being said you’ll feel differently about the age thing once you age, LOL. Most people wouldn’t go back to being young. Simply because there’s a point where you get really comfortable in your own skin. And let me tell you it feels really good. Keep up with what you’re doing, it’s a great blog!
AWE!! Wow, thank you so much for such kind words!!
Lots of lake time this weekend, coupled with lots of eating. 🙂 I can’t believe these gorgeous little gems are actually good for you, need.
That sounds perfect! I hope you had a great weekend!
Gorgeous! I love mocha and coconut 😛
These look awesome!! Perfect for the summertime! Hope you have an awesome weekend 🙂
Thank you! I hope you have a great weekend too! 🙂
I love that you still look at summer through the eyes of a school girl because those days were so much fun! I hate growing up too and having to think about things like whether or not something is healthy. These cute little tarts definitely fit my definition of healthy! Love them, Tieghan. Happy weekend!
Right?!? So much fun!
Thanks Tori! Hope you have a great weekend!!