I saw this on the Web, described as a breakfast food. In my book, it would work all day long! The kids enjoyed making it -- it was like a little art project that also tasted amazing. The dates in the unbaked crust really added a depth of flavor and some nice fiber to boot. You'll want to use a food processor to make the crust.
Ingredients
- 18 dates, pitted, and soaked in warm water to cover for 10 minutes
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup walnuts or cashews, (optional) ground in food processor
- I cup Greek yogurt — we used Honey Vanilla, but you can use any flavor including lowfat versions
- Variety of sliced fruit — we used kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, and Mandarin oranges. You could also add dried fruit such as raisins.
Instructions
- Spoon the yogurt into a coffee filter inside a bowl, to allow it to thicken. (Whey will drain off into the bowl.)
- Line a 9″ cake pan, pie pan, or tart pan with parchment paper cut to fit. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Drain the dates and chop in half, making sure no pits remain. Pulse the dates, graham crumbs, and nuts in food processor until you have a thick dough. Add a tiny amount of water if needed. Press into the pan, covering bottom and partway up the sides.
- Spread the drained yogurt on top of the crust, and then lay fruit in a pattern on top. Slice to serve. Store leftovers in the fridge.
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