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5-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Almond Tarts {Vegan + GF}

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I need a word for the feeling when you’re simultaneously relieved and disappointed that something is over.

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This past weekend, I performed my arangetram, a 2-3 hour solo bharatanatyam dance recital with a live orchestra (that included my dance teacher, who is also my mother!)


The preparation and anticipation for my arangetram was immense, and thankfully everything went according to plan and the event was a huge success!

Now, however, since I’m not practicing dance a million times a week, I’m almost at a loss with how to spend my free time.

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Even though the preparation for my arangetram was filled with blood, sweat, and tears, I kind of want to go back and relive it all over again.

But since I can’t, I’m going to make the most of my last month of summer and just chill out.

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Which means lots of dorm shopping (I find out room assignments tomorrow!), cooking and baking, and hanging out with friends.

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I’m taking it easy for the rest of the summer, and that applies to everything- baking included! These no-bake, vegan, and gluten-free tarts use only 5 ingredients and are totally delicious and perfectly portioned. There just isn’t an excuse NOT to make these!

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And for anyone who is curious as to what I looked like on Saturday, a picture from my arangetram photoshoot!

Medha Swaminathan Arangetram 7/18/15

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5-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Almond Tartlets {Vegan + GF}
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 4
 
These tartlets are packed with chocolate almond flavor and made with only five ingredients! Not only are these treats no-bake, but they are also vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Crust
  • 1½ cups almonds
  • 1 cup pitted dates
Filling
  • 1½ cups Almond Breeze Almondmilk Chocolate
  • 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
  1. Combine crust ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well combined and a sticky dough forms.
  2. Divide among four mini tart pans and press to cover bottom and sides of each pan.
  3. Place your chocolate in a large heat-safe bowl.
  4. Over high heat in a small sauce pan, whisk together Almond Breeze Almondmilk Chocolate and cornstarch, stirring continuously until the mixture is just boiling.
  5. Pour mixture over chocolate and let rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing the chocolate to melt.
  6. Whisk together until a silky ganache forms.
  7. Pour ganache into each tartlet crust and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Serve.

Disclaimer: This “Easy as Breeze” post is sponsored by Almond Breeze Almondmilk. For more “Easy As Breeze” recipes made with five ingredients or less, visit Almond Breeze on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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  2. Monica says

    Congrats on your arangetram! It must have been all-consuming and I think I know how you feel now that it’s done. I’m sure you will find yourself very busy with so many things in a snap. I love almonds and these tarts look amazing! Love the short ingredient list and how easy it is to make.

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  3. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    WoW, Medha! You are stunning! Congratulations on your recital! To both you and your mom…a proud moment for both of you, I’m sure! Gotta love no-bake and this tart is no exception! Loving the flavors here, my friend!

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  7. Joanne says

    GORGEOUS GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!! I’m sure you did amazingly. THanks for sharing with us!! AND THESE TARTS. Well. If those aren’t the fudgiest things I have ever seen then I don’t know what is. Glorious.

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  8. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says

    Medha, oh my gawd, congrats on your dance recital! and with a live orchestra?!!! so cool! love what you are wearing!! I always love seeing traditional costumes from different countries. . so cool. . I love it! slowing down this last summer month sounds like a great idea!!! I’m trying to too!!! and I love this chocolate almond tart! We also love the Almond Breeze Almondmilk Chocolate too!!!

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  9. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    Wow Medha! That photo of you is gorgeous! You look like a princess! It’s so cool that your mom is your dance teacher too! Now these tarts are the perfect no bake summer relaxation treat. Enjoy the dorm shopping and I hope your room assignment is a good one! Good luck!

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  15. Nora (A Clean Bake) says

    Wow you are gorgeous!! Thank you for sharing that photo. I’m sure you worked your butt off for this recital and you should be so proud! I love your plan for the rest of the summer, and these tarts look exceptional. I can hardly believe how easy they are!

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  17. Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says

    I WAS curious what you looked like! So pretty! Also, your mom is your dance teacher? I can almost feel the tension! (well, that’s what it would be like with me!)
    These tarts are so cute! Great use of your new free time 🙂

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  18. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    Mmm..these look amazing, Medha! I wish I could reach through the screen for one right now. It’s crazy that this is made with just 5 ingredients!

    And I can imagine it’s bittersweet to be done with your dance recital. It sounds like it was an incredible experience!

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  19. Allie | BakingAMoment says

    Congratulations on completing your dance recital! That sounds like such an incredible accomplishment. You look so beautiful in your costume! I wish I could see the actual dance. Glad to hear you’ll be taking it easy for a while and these tarts look like a perfect way to enjoy the last bit of summer!

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  20. Ashley says

    Congratulations! And what a gorgeous photo!

    These no bake tarts look like the perfect way to spend the rest of summer! They sound wonderful!

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  21. Mir says

    That’s an amazing photo from your shoot!
    Dancing and dessert, two of my favorite things. And these tarts are so good!

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  22. Anna @ shenANNAgans says

    That first sentence had me asking the google many questions…. arangetram, bharatanatyam dance?! Now I know. 🙂
    Lovely looking cake, like that it is no bake and only a few ingredients.

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  25. Karishma says

    Wow, these no-bake tarts look gorgeous! And so simple, I love it!! Definitely trying this out 🙂

    Congrats on your arangetram! So many of my friends had them, and I know they put sooo so so much work into it so that’s really exciting. I totally get what you mean about not knowing what to do with so much free time, now, though haha!

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  30. marcie says

    Medha, you look gorgeous! That sounds like a lot of hard work, but very rewarding. 🙂 And what better way to chill out than with these delicious tarts! Everything is better with chocolate. 🙂

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  33. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    Aww Medha you look gorgeous!! Not sure if you know but my hubby is paki and I love wearing jorldas and langas. So fun!! I also love getting mehndi and love yours.. 🙂 Ps this tart look amazing and I’d love to have some right now for dessert! 🙂

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    • Medha says

      I didn’t know that! I’m actually not wearing mehndi on my hands, it’s red sharpie marker, which would traditionally be applied as alta in India 🙂

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  34. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    WOW! Congrats on your dance recital pretty girl! I don’t know how you managed to dance for 2-3 hours! Amazinggggg!
    I hope you enjoy the rest of your summer and take a well deserved break!! 😉
    Love these almond tarts! YUMMMM!

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