3 Desserts That Will Completely Change Your Mind About Clean Eating

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, mix together chia seeds and water until combined. Let set for 15 to 20 minutes.

2. For the crust: In a blender or food processor, combine chia seed mixture, 1 cup oats, cashews, applesauce, maple syrup, coconut oil, sunflower seeds, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Blend or process until smooth. Fold in remaining 1 cup oats into mixture but do not process.

3. For the filling: In a food processor, combine dried dates, dried cherries, cinnamon, applesauce, and salt. Mix thoroughly until combined.

4. In a 9-by-13-inch baking pan, spread half of the crust mixture on the bottom of the pan.

Serves 1

Preparation

Serves 6

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom or a 9-inch pie plate.

2. To make the crust: In a small bowl, combine the flax meal and water, stir well, and set aside for 10 minutes to form a gel.

3. In a food processor, combine the walnuts and salt. Process until sandy. Add the oil, maple syrup, and reserved flax mixture, and pulse to combine. Press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let the crust cool for at least 10 minutes.

4. To make the filling: In a large bowl, toss the apples with the maple syrup, orange juice, and cinnamon to coat. Lift the apple slices from the syrup and reserve both the apples and the syrup.