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Mini Fruit Pizzas

I- Ingredients for 8 servings:

  • 12 dates (pitted deglet);
  • 1 cup almond meal;
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder;
  • 1/8 tsp salt;
  • 2 Tbsp honey;
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil;
  • 1 tsp vanilla;
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats;
  • 6 oz cheese (creamed);
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp honey;
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla;
  • 1/2 cup strawberries (chopped);
  • 1/2 cup orange (chopped);
  • 1/2 cup pineapple (chopped);
  • 1/2 cup kiwi (chopped);
  • 1/2 cup blueberries;
  • 1/2 cup grapes (quartered).

II- Directions:

  1. Soak 12 pitted deglet dates in warm water an hour before you begin.
  2. Remove the cream cheese from the refrigerator so that it can soften.
  3. Once the dates are done soaking, make your dough.
  4. Combine the dates, almond meal, baking powder, salt, honey, coconut oil and the vanilla in a food processor. Process until smooth.
  5. Add the rolled oats and process until they are chopped into small pieces and evenly combined into the dough.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for one hour.
  7. While the dough is chilling make the frosting.
  8. In a medium mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, honey, and vanilla.
  9. Using an electric mixer whip until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  10. Refrigerate until you’re ready to use.
  11. Cut up the fruit into small dime-sized pieces while the dough is chilling and then refrigerate until you are ready to use.
  12. Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
  13. Roll the dough out between two pieces of parchment paper.
  14. Using a water glass as a cookie cutter, cut out 8 circles.
  15. Place it in the freezer for a few minutes to harden.
  16. Bake for 9-11 minutes, and then allow to cool.
  17. Once the cookie crust is done cooling, decorate your fruit pizzas by spreading on a layer of the cream cheese frosting and then sprinkle with fruit.
  18. Serve & enjoy.

III- Nutrition Facts per Mini Pizza:

  • 270 Calories;
  • Fat: 15g;
  • Saturated fat: 6g;
  • Cholesterol: 20mg;
  • Carbs: 28g;
  • Fiber: 4g;
  • Protein: 9g;
  • Sugar: 20g.