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This lime tart with roasted pineapple is pure bliss, with a perfect blend of tart and sweet.<\/p>\n

We had lots of fun this past week volunteering at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital here in Santa Clarita, CA. Celebrating Women’s Health was a week full of classes open to the community.<\/p>\n

Our class was on healthy cooking with two food demos. This week we’re posting the dessert, which was a hit!<\/p>\n

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A major ingredient in this lime tart is avocado, a nutrient-dense superfood. Avocados contain:<\/p>\n

Important trace vitamins<\/li>\n
Phytonutrients<\/li>\n
Fat-soluble vitamins A, E, & K<\/li>\n
Monounsaturated fats<\/li>\n
Water-soluble vitamins B & C<\/li>\n
Protein<\/li>\n
Folate<\/li>\n
Lots of fiber<\/li>\n
Antioxidant phytochemicals<\/li>\n
Carotenoids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Crust<\/strong><\/p>\n
For the crust, you can use your favorite graham crackers or your favorite chocolate wafers. We found\u00a0Nairn’s Gluten Free Oat Grahams at Sprout’s, which are low in fat and sugar. They do not contain, but are manufactured in a facility that handles milk, tree nuts and peanuts. However, if that’s an issue, Enjoy Life has several cookie options baked in a dedicated facility free from the top 8.<\/p>\n
The Filling<\/strong><\/p>\n
The filling is super easy. Avocado, lime juice, lime zest, agave nectar, date paste, coconut oil, vanilla extract and a dash of salt are blended until smooth.<\/p>\n
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cubed pineapple ready for roasting<\/p><\/div>\n
The Pineapple<\/strong><\/p>\n
While the tart sets in the refrigerator, the pineapple is roasted, which softens the acidic edge and gives it a sweet and caramelly flavor. This takes about 20 minutes. When the roasted pineapple is out of the oven and cooled, it’s transferred to a container and stored in the refrigerator until the tart is served.<\/p>\n
We chose to top the tart with diced pineapple, not only because it’s a great compliment to the filling and brings texture, but because of its following health benefits:<\/p>\n
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Rich source of vitamin C<\/li>\n
High in fiber<\/li>\n
Improves fertility<\/li>\n
Protects against heart disease<\/li>\n
Prevents asthma<\/li>\n
Helps mental health<\/li>\n
Helps fight cancer<\/li>\n
Reduces inflammation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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We would like to thank Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and the wonderful women of Santa Clarita who attended and made our class so much fun!<\/p>\n
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