Health Hotline Magazine | May 2023

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Strawberry Lemon Tartlets These little tarts are bursting with flavor! A graham-cracker crust base filled with creamy, tangy lemon chia pudding is the ultimate treat. Made with healthy ingredients like chia seeds and perfectly in-season strawberries, each bite full is delightful. Great for special occasions or any time you’re feeling the desire for a little treat. Note: The strawberries can be replaced with any variety of berry or diced mango, papaya, pineapple, peaches, plums, or cherries.

SERVES: 12 | PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES | CHILL TIME: 4 HOURS | TOTAL TIME: 4 HOURS 30 MINUTES

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Line a 12-cup mu n tin with paper or silicone baking liners. 2. Add the graham crackers and coconut sugar to a food processor and process until it forms a fine crumb. Add the melted coconut oil and process until well combined. Use a tablespoon to divide the mixture evenly into the mu n cups, pressing the crust firmly into the bottom and up the sides of each cup. Place in the freezer while you prepare the filling. 3. Blend the coconut milk, chia seeds, sugar, salt, and lemon juice in a blender on high speed for 2 minutes. Note: A blender rather than the food processor is necessary to grind the chia seeds to the correct consistency, important for the texture of the filling. Add the melted coconut oil and blend on a lower speed until incorporated, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. 4. Divide the filling evenly into the graham cracker crust mu n cups, using a small

For the Crust •

2 cups gluten-free graham crackers, broken into small pieces (about 7 oz, or approximately 8 graham crackers) 1 tablespoon Natural Grocers ® Brand Bulk Organic Coconut Sugar 5 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, melted

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For the Filling •

1 can Natural Grocers Brand Organic Coconut Milk

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6 tablespoons Organic White Chia Seeds 3 tablespoons Organic Coconut Sugar

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¼ teaspoon Real Salt

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5 tablespoons organic lemon juice

spatula to smooth out the filling. Refrigerate for at least four hours.

5 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, melted

5. To make the topping, mix the strawberry preserves with one teaspoon of water and stir to combine. Gently spread ½ teaspoon over the top of each

For the topping •

2 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Strawberry Preserves

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1 teaspoon water

tartlet. Add the sliced strawberries in a decorative fashion and serve cold. Keep leftovers refrigerated.

8 ounces organic strawberries, ends trimmed and thinly sliced or diced Note: To make this recipe into a pie instead of tartlets, lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan. Press the crust into the pan and follow the directions for the filling and topping.

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