Thursday, June 5, 2014
This yummy frozen treat comes from Nutritionist in the Kitch. The coconut, avocado and walnuts are GREAT for lowering one's cholesterol. This is the perfect healthy treat on a hot summer day!
Store in the fridge or freezer.
Serves: 12
Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 fat per tart
Ingredients
- Crust:
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded
- 1 cup walnuts
- ½ cup pitted dates (soaked in warm water for 30 minutes)
- Filling:
- 2½ firm avocados
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoons lime zest
- ¼ cup raw honey
- 4 packets stevia (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 12-muffin tin, set aside.
- Place the coconut and walnuts in a food processor. Blend until coarsely ground. Add the dates and process until the mixture begins to stick together. Press about 1½ tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of each cup, about ¼ full.
- Process all filling ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Pour 1 heaping tablespoon of the filling into each muffin cup. Smooth the top.
- Garnish with a fresh slice of kiwi or a very thin slice of lime.
- Freeze for 30-60 minutes to set.
- Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Serving size: 1 tart Calories: 192 kcal Saturated fat: 3.3g Unsaturated fat: 9.9gCarbohydrates: 17.3g Sugar: 11.4g Fiber: 4.6g Protein: 2.4g