No Bake Vegan Lemon Tarts

These no bake mini lemon tarts are the perfect serving size if you're hosting a boozy brunch or a summer barbecue 🍋 But of course, we can't take all the credit! This delicious vegan and paleo recipe is adapted from Tyler Jean over at @functional.foods, and we gotta say...they're seriously too addicting ✨

 

Dates are a double whammy in this dessert, being both apart of the filling and the crust! Crushed walnuts and whole dates allow you to recreate a flour crust with its sticky, sweet, and savory amazingness. The filling on the other hand gets it kick from no other than Joolies date syrup! The original recipe calls for maple syrup, but, you know us, we can't help putting our dates in everything 😂

 

Good luck just having one! ✌️

 

  

1. 1. Joolies Pitted Dates 
      • Don't forget to soak in warm water first! Why soak them? Well while they are juicy beforehand, this step allows them to become extra-hydrated to create the perfect texture for the crust.
   2. Coconut Flour
      • This acts as a great thickener, plus coconut flour is high in fiber and protein! You can substitute with almond or oat flour if needed. 
   3. Cashews
      
      • Be sure to soak these in filtered water for at least 2 hours beforehand. If you are soaking longer than 2 hours, place them in the fridge.   
   4. Joolies Date Syrup
      • The only natural sweetener needed for our filling. Plus you still maintain all the nutrient and health benefits of a medjool date in the syrup form. 
   5. 100% Lemon Juice
      • It's important to use 100% lemon juice and not from concentrate. Not only does it have a fresher flavor, but juices from concentrate is processed and usually has added preservatives in it! 

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