Looking for ways to make some healthy sweet treats over Christmas then try these healthy mince pies brought to you from https://www.thehealthychef.com
Have fun making them and enjoy guilt free!
Oatmeal short crust
1 1/2 cups (175 g / 6 oz) rolled oats
1/2 cup (40 g / 1 1/2 oz) desiccated coconut
1/2 cup (60 g / 2 1/4 oz) almond meal / ground almonds
2 1/2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil or olive oil or cold pressed coconut oil
2 tablespoons honey , organic maple syrup or rice syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 tablespoon water to mix if needed to form a dough
200 g (7 oz) fruit mince pie filling, enough for 10 pies
Method
Combine oats, coconut and almond meal into a food processor or large bowl.
Add the oil, honey and vanilla.
Turn on the food processor and mix well for about 30 seconds or until combined. Alternatively, mix by hand until you form a soft dough.
Add the water and process again. The addition of water will help the cookie mixture stick together.
Roll out between 2 sheets of baking paper and cut into circles, large enough to to cover the base and sides of your tart shells.
Make sure to prepare 10 tart shells before lining with a light coat of oil or butter, followed by a dusting of coconut or ground almonds to prevent sticking.
Fill lined tart shells with 1 tbsp of the fruit mince.
Roll out rest of the pastry and cut out in the shape of stars.
Arrange stars over the top of the mince pies.
Bake in a low 150 C (300 F) oven for 30 minutes or until golden.
Cool completely before eating and enjoy.
Makes 10 delicious fruit mince pies
Store in an airtight container for 7 days.
Almond short crust
2 1/2 cups (250g / 8 3/4 oz) almond meal or ground almonds
2 tablespoons honey, organic maple syrup or rice syrup
30 ml / 2 tablespoons, macadamia or light olive oil, almond oil, melted butter or cold pressed coconut oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
200 g ( 7 oz) fruit mince pie filling, enough for 10 pies
Method
Combine almond meal, honey, oil, vanilla and egg into a large bowl.
Mix by hand until you form a soft dough.
Add a splash of water if needed to form into a soft dough.
Roll out carefully between 2 sheets of baking paper and cut into circles, large enough to to cover the base and sides of your tart shells.
Make sure to prepare 10 tart shells before lining with a light coat of oil or butter, followed by a dusting of coconut or ground almonds to prevent sticking.
Fill lined tart shells with 1 tbsp of the fruit mince.
Roll out rest of the pastry and cut out in the shape of stars.
Arrange stars over the top of the mince pies.
Bake in a low 150 C (300 F) oven for 30 minutes or until golden.
Cool completely before turning out of the tin.
Makes 10 delicious fruit mince pies
Store in an airtight container for 7 days.
