COCONUT LIME TARTLETS

INGREDIENTS

CRUST

3/4 cup almond meal

3 t coconut sugar

1/4 t + 1/8 t ground cinnamon

1/8 t sea salt

2 t pure maple syrup

2 T + 2 t melted extra virgin coconut oil

FILLING

1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked

1/2 cup full fat coconut milk (preferably without gums)

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

2 T pure maple syrup

1 t vanilla extract

pinch sea salt

1/8 cup + 1 t melted extra virgin coconut oil

lime zest, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

-line muffin tray with 4 unbleached parchment muffin liners.

-mix crust ingredients until well combined.

-press 2 T crust into each liner.

-place muffin tray in the refrigerator while making the filling.

-drain cashews. place in high-speed blender with all other ingredients, except the oil.

-blend until smooth.

-turn blender off and add the oil. blend until combined.

-pour mixture into muffin liners, approximately 4-5 T each.

-top with optional zest.

-freeze for a couple of hours or until set.

-transfer into the refrigerator and serve chilled.

CREAMY BRAZIL NUT CACAO SMOOTHIE

This is a subtly sweet, creamy and light smoothie that can be enjoyed warm or cold.

Creamy Brazil nut Cacao Smoothie

Yield: 3 cups

2 brazil nuts

8 walnuts (or almonds)

2.5 cups water

1 T coconut butter

2 medjool dates, pitted

2 t cacao powder

2 t psyllium husk

1/2 t ashwaganda powder (optional)

1/4 t chaga powder (optional)

1 scoop plain protein powder (optional)

1/4 t ground cardamom

pinch sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

-soak nuts in water overnight.

-strain nuts and add to high-speed blender with 2.5 cups fresh water, and the remaining ingredients.

-blend until smooth.