Spiced Sweet Potato & Chocolate Tart with Almond Crust

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 1/4 cup almond milk
• 4 oz dark chocolate (vegan)
• 1 1/4 cup toasted almonds (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into cubes. Boil in a pot of water for about 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and let cool.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and melted coconut oil. Mix well until crumbly.

4. 4

   Press the almond flour mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a tart pan (9-inch). Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.

5. 5

   In a blender, combine the cooled sweet potatoes, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, and melted dark chocolate. Blend until smooth and creamy.

6. 6

   Pour the sweet potato and chocolate filling into the cooled almond crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

7. 7

   Bake the tart in the oven for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set. Let cool at room temperature.

8. 8

   Once cooled, refrigerate the tart for at least 1 hour before serving.

9. 9

   Garnish with toasted almonds before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Spiced Sweet Potato & Chocolate Tart!