Ingredients
Filling
- 2 large avocados or 3 small avocados. Sub 1 cup extra firm silken tofu for 1 of the avocados for a lower fat version-see notes
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice about 4 -5 regular limes. See notes if using key limes
- 1 tablespoon lime zest plus more for garnish if desired
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 pinch of salt
Crust
- 12 medjool dates pitted and chopped
- 1 cup walnut pieces
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut plus more for garnish if desired
Instructions
To make the filling:
- Place all of the filling ingredients in a food processor or blender, and process until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the flavor as needed (see notes).
- Set the filling in the fridge while you make the crust.
To make the crust:
- Place the chopped dates in a small bowl. To soften the dates, add a tablespoon of water and microwave on high for 30 seconds. (Or soften with a small amount of boiling water. )
- Place all of the crust ingredients EXCEPT THE DATES in a food processor. Pulse the dry ingredients on high until finely ground. Then, add the dates a few at a time letting each batch blend in with the dry ingredients. Repeat until all of the dates have been added, and process into a moist but still crumbly dough. Don’t over process, or the crust will be tough.
To assemble your mini tarts
- Line a muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.
- Use a soup spoon to scoop some of the dough into each cupcake liner. Don’t press until you have all of the dough evenly distributed throughout the muffin pan.
- Use a spoon or a shot glass to press the dough down into the bottom of each cup to form the crust. The dough will be a little sticky, so you’ll want to moisten your spoon or shot glass and press down in a rotating motion to keep things from sticking.
- When you’re done with the crust, place a large spoonful of filling into each cupcake liner, again making sure you have the filling evenly distributed before you smooth out each top.
- If desired, sprinkle a little lime zest and coconut on the top of each tart.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours. Let sit our at room temperature to soften for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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