Mini No Bake Lemon Coconut Tarts
These Mini No-Bake Lemon Coconut Tarts are the perfect bite-sized treat for kids—light, refreshing, and full of natural sweetness! With a zesty lemon filling and a coconutty crust, these tarts are not only delicious but also packed with healthy fats, fiber, and vitamin C. Plus, they're super easy to make and require no baking, making them a fun, hands-on recipe for kids to help with in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
1 1/3 tbsps Pitted Dates (divided)
2 tsps Almonds
1/16 tsp Sea Salt (divided)
1/16 Lemon (large, zest and juice divided)
1 tbsp Coconut Butter
1/4 tsp Coconut Oil
Directions:
1. Line a muffin pan with paper or silicone baking cups. Soak 1/4 of the dates in warm water.
2. Add the remaining 3/4 of the dates, the almonds, half of the salt and half of the lemon zest to a food processor and blend until the date mixture forms a sticky ball. Divide the dough between baking cups and press into an even layer in the bottom of each baking cup. (Use damp fingers if the dough is too sticky.)
3. Add the coconut butter, the soaked dates, lemon juice, coconut oil and the remaining salt and zest to the food processor and blend until smooth (the mixture will form a soft wet dough). Spoon the coconut lemon mixture on top of the date layer and use a spoon or damp fingers to spread the coconut lemon mixture into an even layer.
4. Transfer the muffin pan to the freezer and allow the tarts to set for 20 to 30 minutes before removing the paper and transferring to an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy!
Notes:
Leftovers
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
Serving Size
One serving is equal to one tart.
Nut-Free
Use sunflower seeds or shredded coconut instead.
More Flavor
Add vanilla extract or lemon extract.
More Color
Add some dried turmeric for a yellow tart.
Lemon
One large lemon yields 1/4 cup of juice and two teaspoons of zest.
Nutrition: (Amount per serving)
Calories 185
Cholesterol 0mg
Fat 15g
Sodium 30mg
Carbs 15g
Vitamin A 2IU
Fiber 4g
Vitamin C 2mg
Sugar 9g
Calcium 21mg
Protein 3g
Iron 1mg
