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These Pumpkin Pie Tarts With Coconut Whipped Creamare so delicious and evoke those comforting fall flavors that we all know and love.
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If you love a pumpkin spiced dessert like me, you’re going to LOVE these pumpkin pie tarts…
The crisp cool air and turning of the leaves has inspired me to get back into my fall baking.
I adore the fall for all the warm, wonderful flavors we get to experience. And this year, I’m taking full advantage of what the season has to offer.
I’m a huge advocate for preparing foods that reflect the feelings that each season brings. Autumn is a time of joy and gratitude and flavors like pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and nutmeg make me feel warm and joyful.
These Pumpkin Pie Tarts With Coconut Whipped Creamare so delicious and evoke those comforting fall flavors that we all know and love.
I want you to imagine gathering your family, friends, or partner together after a day of raking leaves, pumpkin picking, or even after trick or treating this weekend, and enjoying this autumn-inspired dessert that tastes like a dream.
It sounds lovely, right? I can attest… it is 🙂
The great thing about this recipe is that it is not only delicious, but it’s also nutritious and balanced. This means it won’t spike your blood sugar or cause inflammation. It’s free of triggering ingredients like gluten, dairy, or refined sugar.
Also, real pumpkin has so many fantastic benefits to your health. The orange pigment in pumpkin comes from beta-carotene, which is a carotenoid that your body turns into vitamin A. Vitamin A is great for strengthening your immune system. Pumpkin is also a rich source of fiber and folate.
These pumpkin pie tarts are made with:
REAL pumpkin puree
Healthy fats like nuts, coconut milk, and coconut oil
Gluten-free arrowroot powder
Maple syrup, a natural sweetener
Anti-inflammatory spices like cinnamon and ground ginger
Pulse the almonds and cashews in a food processor. Add egg, 3/4 of the coconut oil, 1/5 of the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon and 1/2 the sea salt until a crumbly dough forms.
Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC) and line a muffin tray with parchment cups.
Lay a piece of parchment paper on the counter. Place your dough onto the parchment and pat into a ball.
Place another sheet of parchment on top of the dough (this prevents the dough from sticking to the rolling pin). Gently roll the dough to 2 to 3 mm thickness and cut using a (3.5-inch) cookie cutter. Repeat until all the dough is used up.
Gently press each cut-out into a parchment cup to form the crust. Set aside.
Make your pumpkin filling by combining pureed pumpkin, the remaining 4/5 of maple syrup, almond milk, the remaining 1/4 of melted coconut oil, arrowroot powder, pumpkin pie spice and the remaining 1/2 of the sea salt. Spoon pumpkin filling into each tart.
Bake for 45 minutes. Remove tarts from muffin tray and let cool. Serve warm or refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight for a firmer filling.
In the meantime, make the coconut whipped cream. Scrape the coconut cream from the top of the can into a large mixing bowl. The cream should have separated from the coconut juice after being refrigerated.
Whip the coconut cream with a hand mixer until fluffy, about 5 to 10 minutes. Place in fridge until ready to use. (Note: it will not be as stiff as dairy whipped cream.)
When ready to serve, add a dollop of coconut whipped cream to each pumpkin pie tart. Enjoy!
Notes
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice: Mix 1/4 cup ground cinnamon, 4 tsp ground nutmeg, 4 tsp ground ginger and 1 tbsp ground allspice. Store in an air-tight container.
So, put on your coziest sweater and enjoy baking knowing that you can satisfy your sweet tooth while treating your body with care.
Remember— you CAN enjoy delicious fun pumpkin spiced treats without the gut and autoimmune triggers! It’s all about finding the right recipes and using REAL ingredients.
"When it comes to balancing our body, healing the gut, reversing autoimmunity, and achieving optimal health—we are a lot like a car that won’t run right. In order to fix the problem once and for all instead of relying on jumper cables, we must get underneath the hood, run the diagnostics, and replace the battery so that it runs good as new."
-Nikki Yelton, RD
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