This recipe is really adaptable, so you can tweak as you like! It’s super simple and no baking is required! You can make it as a large tart or mini ramekins like we do in this video. Keep them in the fridge for a 3-4 days. This is great for planning ahead for guests or dinner parties or to share with loved ones when breaking fast during Ramadan as they are nutrient dense.
What you need:
Base:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 5-6 pitted medjool dates, depending on the size.
Pulse the mixture together in a food mixer until it just comes together and starts to clump. If it’s still too granular, add another date. Line the base of your ramekins or tart tray with the base, pressing it with your fingers to form an even layer. (If you have extra base left over, chuck it into your next smoothie!).
Filling:
For this recipe we used macadamia cream cheese, but you could use regular cream cheese or even thick full-cream Greek yoghurt. Remember the base is sweet enough!
Topping:
- Freshly chopped figs
- A drizzle of honey (optional)
- Mint leaves (optional)
- Top the cream layer with freshly chopped figs — enough to cover the tart. If you’d like the dish to be slightly sweeter, add a drizzle of honey.
Notes:
If you can’t find figs, other delicate fruit such as fresh raspberries or mulberries (halved) would work well too. If you want something more tart, try chopped gooseberries.
By Amy Hoppy
