Back-to-School Boost: Kid-Friendly Mini Pecan Chocolate Pies for a Healthy Dessert
Kick off the school year with these delicious and nutritious Mini Pecan Chocolate Pies!
Packed with wholesome ingredients like pecans, cashews, and raw cacao, these kid-friendly treats are a hit with little ones and a win for parents looking to prepare healthy snacks at home.
Health Benefits:
Pecans and Cashews: Rich in healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals that support brain function and keep kids full and focused.
Dates: A natural sweetener packed with fiber and essential nutrients, offering a healthy energy boost without refined sugars.
Coconut Cream and Oil: Provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that can boost energy and enhance mental clarity while balancing blood sugar.
Raw Cacao: A superfood rich in antioxidants and magnesium, supporting mood and overall wellness.
Kid-Friendly Preparation Tips:
Let your kids help by pressing the base mixture into the mini muffin tray—it's a fun, hands-on activity!
Encourage them to sprinkle the grated dark chocolate on top; it’s an easy way for them to get involved and feel proud of their creation.
1 serving = 8 mini pies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Ingredients
Base
1 cup pecans
1 cup cashews
⅔ cup pitted dates, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
Filling
1 cup pecans
3 tablespoons maple syrup
½ cup pitted dates
¾ cup + 1 tablespoon coconut cream
2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
2 tablespoons coconut oil
4 squares 85% dark chocolate
Directions
To make the base, blend the pecan and cashew nuts until they reach a rough flour-like consistency. Add the soaked dates (and any remaining liquid), and coconut oil and blend until it reaches a uniform consistency.
Put 8 paper cupcake holders into the cups of a mini muffin tray and divide the base mixture evenly between them. Press and spread it into the cases.
To make the filling, blend the pecans to a smooth paste, almost like a nut butter. Add the maple syrup, blend for 30 seconds, then add the rest of the ingredients, except the chocolate and blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Divide the filling between the mini pies, spreading evenly. Grate the chocolate over the pies and place a pecan on top.
Leave in the fridge for 2 hours to set and harden before serving.
