The Goodness Mini Mini Issue | Page 17

TEN E FRE VEG AN GLU RAW Y DAIR FREE O LE PA 20 RAW FIG, VANILLA AND COCONUT TARTS By Larina Robinson from The Body Dietetics | Makes 10 BASE: 1 cup pepitas 1 cup diced dried or fresh dates ¼ cup shredded coconut ¼ cup coconut water 1    Process base ingredients together until slightly chunky but holds together when pressed with your fingers. 2    Press mix into 10 mini loose base tart cases. Dampen fingers if the mix starts to stick to you. 3    Set aside in the freezer to firm. FILLING: These delicious individual tarts are a source of fibre, protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals including iron, zinc, calcium and magnesium. Simple to make and no baking required, they're the perfect treat to soothe your sweet tooth. The fibre and healthy fat content will help to keep you feeling satisfied and the natural sugars are low GI, so it won't give you the usual blood sugar spike (and crash!) that will leave you tired and craving an energy boost. Plus they're gluten, dairy and refined sugar free! MAG ½ cup cashews, soaked in water till soft, drained ¼ cup desiccated coconut 1 vanilla bean, de-seeded 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup (depends on your sweet tooth) ½ cup coconut water ¼ cup coconut o