I have recently seen these viral frozen creations on social media, many with just 3 ingredients, and knew I needed to make my own version. While my recipe requires more than just 3 ingredients, these delightful little tarts are packed with protein and taste incredible! They have been my go-to dessert for weeks.

These frozen berry tarts are the ultimate sweet treat, they taste like mini ice cream cakes, but are super healthy and don’t require any cooking (<— the best part!).

We start with the base layer which is a nut-based crust made from dates and pecans. This is a common theme in many no-bake desserts and for good reason. These nut crusts are tender and sweet, with just a little crunch and pair perfectly with the creamy texture of creamy custards and cheesecakes.

I love the combination of dates and pecans because I find that they both have mild caramel undertones, so I think they truly complement each other. But if you are not into pecans, no problem, you could easily substitute your favorite nut(s) to use instead.

The next layer we get to with these berry tarts is the filling. Like most no-bake custards/cheesecakes, we are using cashews in the filling with coconut butter. It ends up being incredibly creamy with a simple coconut vanilla flavor.

If you are a coconut lover, then this dessert will be perfect for you.

I topped the mini tarts with sliced strawberries and fresh blueberries, but you could use any fruit that you have on hand. Stewed peaches, cherries, raspberries, and so on, would all be awesome.

While it might taste like a decadent, over-the-top treat, these frozen berry tarts are anything but. They are filled with healthy fats from both the nuts and the coconut, are naturally sweetened from the dates and honey and carry with them all the amazing benefits of coconut. Coconut is known to…

Naturally, boost energy

Support immune function and healthy digestion

Promote thyroid function

Improve good cholesterol (HDL) and support cardiovascular health

Help keep our hair shiny, our nails strong and our skin smooth

…and it tastes pretty freakin’ delicious too!

Now you have a nutritious and delicious dessert that you can enjoy…and I’m not kidding when I say it tastes like an ice cream cake. With that nutty crust and fluffy filling, it’ll taste like you’re eating something you shouldn’t be, but rather you will be nourishing your body with tons of amazing nutrients.

The idea was to improve the macro balance (protein, carbohydrate, healthy fats). This is not about calorie counting: It’s about paying attention to key nutrients and taking in the daily recommended portion your body needs to maintain your energy levels and overall wellbeing.

When you find your optimal balance and amounts of macro nutrients, you take a major step toward reaching your health goals and this balance has been improved in this recipe by the addition of healthy protein.

Taste? Just pure bliss! Go ahead and make these delightful vanilla protein yogurt bites you will be sooooo happy you did!

Berry-Cashew Frozen Protein Tarts

These frozen berry tarts are an easy, no-bake dessert or treat. With a sweet, nutty crust and a creamy coconut filling, everyone will love them!

 

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword berry cashew frozen protein tarts, clean eating dessert or snack, fro yo protein tarts, heathy frozen dessert no bake, no bake frozen protein snack

Servings 12

Ingredients

Base Crust

• 1 cup pecans or nuts of choice 
• 1 cup dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
• 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup rolled oats

Cashew Protein Filling

• 1 cup cashews, soaked 3+hours and drained
• 1/2 cup coconut butter, store bought or recipe below in notes
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 scoops protein or collagen powder
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Berries or fruit of choice for topping

Instructions

Base Crust

• Line a 12-hole muffin pan with paper liners or use a silicon muffin pan.

  Place the pecans and dates and pecans into a food processor and process until crumbly and the mixture starts to form a dough and stick together.

  Be careful not to over process as its nice to have texture variance and different sized “bits” in your base crust.

  Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough into the bottom of the each muffin cup and spread out evenly with the back of a spoon. Refrigerate the crusts for 30 minutes.

Cashew Protein Filling

• Place cashews, honey, coconut butter, water and vanilla into the food processor and process adding a little more water as needed to get a smooth and creamy consistency and to thin it out. You want it to be a little thicker than sour cream.

  Remove the crusts from the freezer. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the filling on each crust. Top each tart with berries or fruit of choice.

  Return to the freezer for at least one hour, but preferably a little longer.

  Let sit at room temperature for just a few minutes before serving.

  Store in freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Homemade Coconut Butter

If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now.

But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat.

Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:

It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.

It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.

Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin

It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.

It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.

Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome.

It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient!

You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive. Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy.

Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing.  😊

Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.

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