Protein-Packed Apricot Tarts
Makes: 2 servesCalories: 304Difficulty Level: ModeratePreparation time: 30 minutesCook time: 0 minutesTotal time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Base:
- 1 scoop (30g) Bulk Nutrients WPI, WPC or Protein Matrix+ in Vanilla
- 3 tablespoons almond meal
- 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.
Instructions
- Step 1: Soak apricots and cashew nuts in coconut cream. Set aside for a minimum of two hours.
- Step 2: In the meantime soak goji berries for the base in water and set aside to soften for 20 minutes.
- Step 3: Line two cases or small bowls for the tarts.
- Step 4: Place all base ingredient in a food processor and blend until firm and chunky.
- Step 5: Divide between two cases and press in firmly. Set aside.
- Step 6: Place apricot mix and remaining filling ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Step 7: Pour into cases and place in the fridge to set.
- Step 8: Top with your choice of toppings. We used melted chocolate and dried apricots.
Formerly working as part of Bulk Nutrients R&D team for many years, Nicole Frain is a food scientist, personal trainer and a professional international cyclist.
She's applied her learnings at the national stage for bodybuilding, and has several qualifications in Food Science, Nutrition and Business!
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