Protein-packed Apricot Tarts
Posted by Nicole Frain on Nov 10, 2017
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These Apricot Cups are full of protein, healthy fats and most importantly flavour.
They also make a great morning or afternoon snack to help you get through until the next meal time!
Ingredients
Base:
- 3 tablespoons almond meal
- 1 scoop (30g) Bulk Nutrients WPI, WPC or Protein Matrix+ in Vanilla
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil – melted
- 20g goji berries – soaked in 1 tablespoon water
Filling:
- 1 x 200ml can of coconut cream – thick component*
- 1/4 cup cashew nuts
- 75g dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil – melted
*NB: To get the thick component of coconut cream, place entire can in the fridge overnight. The thick component is the hard layer that forms on the top.
Directions
- Soak apricots and cashew nuts in coconut cream. Set aside for a minimum of two hours.
- In the meantime soak goji berries for the base in water and set aside to soften for 20 minutes.
- Line two cases or small bowls for the tarts.
- Place all base ingredient in a food processor and blend until firm and chunky.
- Divide between two cases and press in firmly. Set aside.
- Place apricot mix and remaining filling ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour into cases and place in the fridge to set.
- Top with your choice of toppings. We used melted chocolate and dried apricots.