Description
This Breakfast Fruit Tart with Granola Crust combines a crunchy, nutty granola base with creamy yogurt and vibrant fresh fruits for a healthy and visually appealing morning treat. Perfect for a nutritious start or brunch, this recipe offers a delightful combination of textures and natural sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Granola Crust
- 1 cup 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 cup Greek yogurt or coconut or almond yogurt
- 1 cup mixed fruit for topping (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, sliced or chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) to prepare for baking the granola crusts.
- Mix the granola base: In a large bowl, combine the oats, finely chopped walnuts, sesame seeds, melted coconut oil, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon, stirring until all the ingredients are evenly coated and form a sticky mixture.
- Prepare tart pans: Grease eight mini tart pans lightly to prevent sticking. Then, press about 3 tablespoons of the granola mixture firmly into each pan, spreading across the bottom and pushing up the sides to create a shell.
- Bake the crusts: Place the tart pans in the oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the granola crust is golden brown and crisp.
- Shape the tarts: While the crusts are still hot, use the back of a spoon to press down the centers and reshape the sides, ensuring a nice indentation for the filling.
- Cool completely: Allow the tart shells to cool fully in the pans before carefully removing them to keep their shape intact.
- Fill with yogurt: Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons of your choice of yogurt into each cooled tart shell, smoothing the surface evenly.
- Add fruit topping: Decorate the yogurt-filled tarts with a colorful assortment of fresh mixed fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and apples for freshness and flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately to keep the crust crisp, making these tarts a delightful and healthy breakfast or brunch option.
Notes
- You can substitute nuts or seeds in the crust according to your preference or dietary restrictions.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Ensure the tarts are served promptly after assembling to avoid the crust becoming soggy.
- These tart shells can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
