You know why kids get all excited when their birthday is near? Because birthdays mean birthday parties, and birthday parties are fun!
Are mums just as excited about kids’ parties? Sure we are, right? Okay, maybe a bit less just because there’s a lot to do to prepare the perfect celebration. You need to prepare the invites, the food, the games, the food, the party treats and loot bags, the food, the decorations, the food… Whew! Did we mention the food?
Guess what? We’ve got one very easy, delicious timesaver, at least when it comes to a sweet treat. Here’s an easy-to-prepare birthday party recipe that kids will surely love: Chocolate tarts!
A Sure-Hit Dessert Recipe
What’s a kiddo party without chocolate?
Imagine their little faces at the big bash. All smiles, right? Now, imagine a party with this sure-fire hit Chocolate Tart treat, with each little one getting their very own little piece. It will be heaven! You’ll definitely earn Mum of the Year status and have all the other mums begging you to share the delish recipe (wait until they find out how quick it is to prepare). This is a definite party favourite here at the WMBT HQ - heck, we even have it as a fun office treat on occasion!
Chocolate will almost always be a hit with the little beasts, and this Chocolate Tart is a healthier alternative to your usual chocolate cake. (Sneak peek to what’s ahead: the “What’s In It?” section below tells all about this Chocolate Tart’s nutritious ingredients.)
Plus, this chocolate tart puts the “happy” in “happy birthday” simply because chocolate can literally make you happy. Chocolate has anandamide – also called “the bliss molecule” – and serotonin, and they both help enhance moods.
Believe it or not, here’s what we know: Chocolate on your kid’s birthday party menu is fail-safe, and this Chocolate Tart recipe is one you can have fun making with your kids.
And guess what, mums, if you like this recipe, you will enjoy the other nine included in WMBT’s soon-to-be-released booklet, ‘Party Foods’. There you’ll find various nutrilicious recipes that are a treat for the eyes and the tiny tummies. Rocking party preps has never been this easy-peasy! So be sure to check that one out, too.
You know why kids get all excited when their birthday is near? Because birthdays mean birthday parties, and birthday parties are fun!
Are mums just as excited about kids’ parties? Sure we are, right? Okay, maybe a bit less just because there’s a lot to do to prepare the perfect celebration. You need to prepare the invites, the food, the games, the food, the party treats and loot bags, the food, the decorations, the food… Whew! Did we mention the food?
Guess what? We’ve got one very easy, delicious timesaver, at least when it comes to a sweet treat. Here’s an easy-to-prepare birthday party recipe that kids will surely love: Chocolate tarts!
Make It A Bonding Activity…
As you no doubt already know, full-out party prep can sometimes be crazy. But why not turn it into a fun bonding experience with your kiddos? How about having them help mix up the filling ingredients (by pressing the button on the blitzer), preparing the utensils, or putting on special toppings afterwards?
Make it a fun activity! It’s virtually a fool-proof recipe, so tots of all sizes can get involved.
We love using our Bear Cake Mould to create this adorable Chocolate Tart! Kids can also help fill each mould with the perfect amount of yumminess.
You can make it a teaching activity, too. Show them how to blend the ingredients properly. Tell them what makes the recipe yummy and what makes it healthy.
…Or Make It A Party Activity
If you can have a good time while making the Chocolate Tart with your kids, then a dozen kids can have loads of fun doing it at the party!
You can make your Chocolate Tart using a silicone baking tray, but amp up the fun by using the Bear Cake Mould if you want a design that’s more attractive to kids!
Prepare some toppings in advance, like nuts, sprinkles, mallows, or chocolate chips. Then at the party, divide the kids into groups. Let the kids design their personalized tart with any of the toppings and make it a contest (and that’s one less game to think about). The group with the best-looking Chocolate Tart wins. Of course, they will all be perfect so everyone will win a special treat!
You can even surround this Chocolate Tart with other healthy treats. Voilà! The perfect centrepiece.
What’s In It?
So, what makes the Chocolate Tart super-nutritious?
First, cacao is a superfood. Some even call it the “ultimate superfood” because of its high antioxidant content. Those are called flavanols, which generally helps to improve mental and physical health.
Cacao is also a good source of iron, protein, magnesium, calcium, zinc, copper, and selenium. Plus, it has fibres that can help your digestive system.
Other things that make the Chocolate Tart healthy for all:
- Cashews may help in brain development, energy production, reducing heart disease risk, and blood glucose control.
- Almonds may help reduce blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, and are a great source of antioxidants, vitamin E, and magnesium.
- Agave is a more natural sweetener alternative, which may help improve overallmetabolism and control blood sugar.
- Coconut oil can quickly provide energy.
- Vanilla contains anatural anti-depressant called vanillin.
- Himalayan crystal salt is known tohelp detoxify the body, maintain healthy digestion, and may help regulate hormonal balance and blood sugar.
Medjool dates have high fibre content that may help in digestion and healthy weight management.
Oh, about chocolate making people happy? It’s been shown that chocolate has tryptophan, phenylethylalanine, and theobromine, which together may help to improve mood and produce feelings of happiness, satisfaction, and relaxation.
Chocolate Tart Recipe
Makes 1 Bear Cake | Prep 30 minutes | Freeze 4 hours
Ingredients
FILLING
- 215 g (1 ½ cups) of soaked cashews*
- 125 ml (½ cup) and 2 tbsp water, filtered
- 125 ml (½ cup) and 2 tbsp agave/maple syrup
- 125 ml (½ cup) coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ tsp Himalayan crystal salt
- 90 g (1 cup) raw cacao powder
CRUST
- 160 g (1 ½ cup) almonds, roughly ground *
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- splash of agave/maple syrup
- 4 – 5 Medjool dates, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
Method
FILLING
Finely grind the cashews in a high-speed food processor, then blend with all remaining ingredients until very smooth. Pour mixture into Bear Cake Mould. Cover or seal and refrigerate for 3 hours or until very firm, ensuring the mould is on a flat surface.
CRUST
Combine nuts, coconut oil, agave, and dates by hand or using a high-speed food processor until thoroughly combined. Press crust mixture onto chilled filling layer then refrigerate or freeze for a minimum of one hour.
Notes
*Soak almonds and cashews in 500 millilitres of filtered water with one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar for a minimum of two hours/overnight then rinse thoroughly with fresh water. This will increase the digestibility of the nuts and remove any moulds and mycotoxins. To increase the crunch of the almond base, roast the already soaked almonds for 30 mins at 160 C.
Party or No Party, This Chocolate Tart Is A Winner
Oh, you were just looking for an everyday yummy, nutrilicious snack for your kids? The Chocolate Tart recipe is just as perfect for any non-celebration day of the week because it’s fast and easy to prepare, with minimal cleanup. And yes, you can still have fun bonding times and teaching moments doing it with your kids, birthday or no birthday!
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