This dessert contains no gluten, dairy, grains or sugar (or nuts if you like), and is naturally sweetened with stevia. It comes from the naturalfamilywilderness blog, and is a nice treat using activated (soaked) nuts & seeds. In the place of almonds you can use more pumpkin seeds for the nut free version. The spirulina is a good detoxifying tonic for the body, and the avocado and nuts provide essential fats and proteins to make you feel satisfied after just a little piece.
Enzyme-Rich Raw Nut Crust
- 1/3 cup Pumpkin Seeds
- 1/3 cup Raw Almonds
- 3 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup Fine Coconut Flakes
- 2 dates pitted
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil softened
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan Salt
Raw Avocado-Lime Filling
- 1 avocado
- 3/4 cup Coconut Milk divided
- 1-1/2 tablespoons gelatine powder
- 2 limes zest and juice
- 1 teaspoon Spirulina Powder
- 1/8 teaspoon Stevia Extract
Crust method
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Combine the pumpkin seeds and almonds with water and soak 8 hours or overnight.
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Drain the seeds and almonds in a fine mesh sieve and rinse well.
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Add the soaked seeds and nuts to a food processor, along with the shredded coconut, pitted dates, softened coconut oil, and salt.
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Process until a dough-like consistency is reached.
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Turn out the “dough” into a 7″ tart pan and press the dough into the pan with your fingers. If the dough is sticking to your hands, moisten them with water.
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Set the crust in the fridge while you make the Raw Avocado-Lime Filling
Raw Avocado-Lime Filling
- Add 1/4 cup of the coconut milk to a saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface of the milk.
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Gently warm the milk/gelatine over medium heat and whisk in the gelatin until there are no lumps remaining.
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Transfer the milk/gelatine mixture to a blender or food processor.
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Add the remaining coconut milk, avocado, lime juice and zest, spirulina, and stevia. All ingredients must be room temperature, or the gelatin will cause everything to “gel” while blending!
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Blend until completely smooth.
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Pour into the prepared nut/seed crust.
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If desired, dot the top of the filling with extra coconut milk and make swirls or designs in the filling by running a toothpick through the dots of coconut milk.
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Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, or until set.