Description
A delightful Breakfast Fruit Tart featuring a crunchy granola crust made from oats, walnuts, sesame seeds, and coconut oil, filled with creamy yogurt and topped with a vibrant mix of fresh fruits. This recipe yields eight wholesome mini tarts that combine nutritious ingredients with refreshing flavors, perfect for a healthy morning treat or a light brunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
Granola Crust
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Filling and Topping
- 1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt, coconut yogurt, or almond yogurt
- 1 cup mixed fruit for topping (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and apples), chopped or sliced as desired
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the granola crust.
- Mix Granola Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the old fashioned oats, finely chopped walnuts, sesame seeds, melted coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Stir well until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated with the wet mixture, forming a sticky granola dough.
- Form Tart Crusts: Grease eight mini tart pans thoroughly. Press approximately 3 tablespoons of the granola mixture into each tart pan, ensuring you firmly press it across both the bottom and up the sides to form an even crust.
- Bake Crusts: Place the tart pans in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until the crusts are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Reshape Tart Shells: Remove the tarts from the oven while still hot. Use the back of a spoon to gently press down the centers and reshape the sides as needed to create perfect shells.
- Cool Tart Shells: Allow the tart shells to cool completely in their pans before carefully removing them. Cooling ensures they hold their shape and remain crisp.
- Add Yogurt Filling: Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of your chosen yogurt into each cooled tart shell, smoothing the surface evenly.
- Top with Fresh Fruit: Arrange a colorful assortment of fresh mixed fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and apples on top of the yogurt filling for an appealing presentation.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the tarts right away to enjoy the crust’s crispiness at its best.
Notes
- Substitute yogurt types to suit dietary preferences, such as dairy-free coconut or almond yogurt for vegan options.
- Ensure the tart shells are completely cooled before adding yogurt to prevent sogginess.
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor and visual appeal.
- For added flavor, drizzle extra honey or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top before serving.
- These tarts are best eaten the day they are assembled to maintain crust crispness.
