Summer Tarts

Today marks DAY 1 of VEGAN MONTH OF FOOD – A.K.A. Vegan Mofo! Hundreds of bloggers from all over the world participate by sharing 20 + posts in the month of September focused on food! Vegan food, tips, reviews and more! Learn more at veganmofo.com
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Thankfully I signed up with only a couple hours to spare! This is my very first year!

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Enjoying a vegan lifestyle has been an absolute magical process of transformation with unlimited combinations. I chose the theme of Vegan Alchemy as the word Alchemy means: “a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination.” Fitting!

Alchemy is also “the medieval forerunner of chemistry, based on the supposed transformation of matter. It was concerned particularly with attempts to convert base metals into gold or to find a universal elixir.” Along this magical path I found my way to making elixirs.  We are currently working on new colloidal solutions as well!

A vegan lifestyle has led to my own inner alchemy. During this month of food I encourage you to join me and share magical recipes with transformational ingredients that are created with love!

Here is an exciting overview of what you can expect from me! Each recipe will focus on some form of alchemy!

• Week One: Guilt Free Sweets n' Treats
• Week Two: Alchemical Cleanse & Detox (from all our sweets!) ;)
• Week Three: World Fusion Vegan Cuisine
• Week Four: Rawmazing Recipes! 100% Vegan & Raw!

To start the party right let’s celebrate with a WEEK of SWEETS! It’s my sister’s birthday today ~ Happy Birthday Janelle! She likes to celebrate for weeks and is well known for her delicious baking and even provides catering services! I want to honor her creativity and celebrate by focusing on healthy delicious sweets that are vegan and guilt-free!

It’s been sensationally warm outside so today we’re going to enjoy a raw and vegan treat that is both refreshing and satisfying. Summer Tarts!

The crust is simple, salty and sweet topped with an avocados and banana cream pudding with chia seeds on top for optimal thyroid health! Simple and satisfying. Summer ingredients for a labor-free recipe as it is Labor Day after all! You won’t be the only one who won’t have to work hard, this meal has been blended and chopped so your digestion system can relax when you go for a second piece!

PREP TIME: 15-20 minutes   Freeze Time: 4+ hours
Serves 6

Per Serving:

• Calories: 220
• Fats: 13.7g
• Protein: 3.4g
• Carbohydrates: 25.1 g

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vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free, raw

Ingredients:

• 1 Avocado or ½ huge avocado
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tbsp agave syrup
• Dash of Ginger
• 1 cup frozen bananas (or mango, papaya...)
• 1 cup ice
• 1 tbsp soaked chia seeds
• 2 ripe dates, pitted
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Effortless Preparation:
Blend ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth, thick and creamy!

2 Ingredient Crust:

• ½ cup dates
• ½ cup nuts

Effortless Preparation:
Place in food processor and pulse scraping sides as needed until it sticks together.

Summer Tart Assembly:

1. Take 3-6 heart shaped cookie cutters (or your favorite shape) and place on a plate. (We made 3 and split each one for 6 total servings. )
2. Press a thick layer of crust in the bottom of the cookie cutter.
3. Pour the avocado cream on top of the crust, using a spatula.
4. Sprinkle chia seeds on top! I held a card to block portions of the tart to form a design.
5. Freeze for 4+ hours or overnight if possible! ;) EnJoY!

Love,
Christa