"HORMONE-HEALTHY DARK CHOCOLATE & MACA TART 🍫
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Not only does this tart satisfies sweet cravings, but it's packed with hormone supportive nutrients, antioxidants, protein, and healthy fats.
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Maca contains the nutrients necessary to support normal hormone production. It is naturally high in minerals (calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc), essential fatty acids, lipids, fibre, carbohydrates, protein, and amino acids. It is believed to restore women's hormonal balance by nurturing the endocrine system and assisting in the regulation of healthy adrenal and thyroid hormone production."
Dark Chocolate and Maca Tart
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Prep time 40mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 12
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For the Crust
ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
For the Chocolate Filling
ingredients
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
- 6 ounces dark chocolate
- 3 tablespoons maca powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 3 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1/2 cup dried strawberries
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch tart pan and set aside.
Step 2
For the crust, add oats and almond meal into a food processor. Pulse until combined and add maple syrup and coconut oil. Process into a moist mixture. Firmly press dough into the tart. Bake for about 12 minutes.
Step 3
For the chocolate mousse, heat coconut milk and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir. Turn heat to low and add the chocolate, maca and almond butter. Stir until chocolate has completely melted. Pour chocolate ganache into your crust.
Step 4
Refrigerate for about 3 hours until it has set. Sprinkle with raw cacao and chopped dried strawberries. Enjoy!