Carob Strawberry Tarts

Carob Strawberry Tarts

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I generally don’t bake because it can be so time-consuming and when you’re not using standard flours or sugars, it can often be expensive, too. So my autoimmune protocol-friendly desserts tend to be fruit, plain and simple. Maybe a smoothie or a bit of banana soft serve. Peaches with just a drizzle of other fruits. Warm pears sprinkled with cinnamon. Mmf. One of my favorite things about my time on the autoimmune protocol, aside from the fact that it made me feel so much better, is that it taught me to really appreciate fruit as a sweet. And how good food could really be as simple as finding a perfectly ripe orange. But then, there are occasions in life that call for something a little more elaborate. For me, February not only includes Valentine’s Day right smack in the middle, but also my anniversary on the 28th. This year is our eleventh! So I took full advantage of the occasion and made these Carob Strawberry Tarts, with shells made from chocolate-like carob and a creamy, fluffy strawberry-coconut filling. For variations, you can use raspberries, blackberries, or cherries instead of strawberries and adjust the amount of honey to taste!

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Carob Strawberry Tarts

Carob Strawberry Tarts

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings9 small tarts

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Combine the strawberries, coconut cream, honey, and vanilla in a blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a food processor, combine the dates, shredded coconut, and carob powder. Process until a fine, somewhat sticky flour is formed, 5-10 minutes depending on the strength of your processor.
  • With your hands, press 2 tablespoons of the flour into each of the wells of a standard-sized muffin tin. The flour will compact and rise slightly up the sides of the well. Depending on how sticky your flour is, this may work best with wet hands.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool to room temperature. The tart shells should be dry and firm enough to pop out of the muffin tin. If they still feel a little squishy, return them to the oven for up to 5 more minutes.
  • When cool, spoon about a tablespoon of the strawberry filling into each shell. Refrigerate to set at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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