If you love apple desserts but want something a little more nourishing, this tart is worth a try!
Apple tarts have long been a home-baking favorite, especially during fall, and this version brings a wholesome twist to the classic.
My Apple Ricotta High-Fiber, High-Protein Tart combines naturally sweet apples with creamy ricotta for a delicious balance of flavor and nutrition.
Apples contribute dietary fiber to support digestive regularity, while ricotta adds protein to help make each slice more satisfying.
Together, these ingredients offer more than just a sweet treat, making this tart a lovely option for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert.
I love finding ways to make familiar favorites more nourishing without sacrificing flavor.
Curious how apples and ricotta come together in this protein-rich, fiber-filled tart? Give it a try!
Yields: 8 portions
Tart Mold: 25 cm
Bake Time: 40 min
Temp: 160°C/320°F
Ingredients:
In Metric:
Crust Ingredients:
90 g Pumpkin Seed Flour
40 g Almond Flour
40 g Oat Flour
25 g Ground Flaxseed
10 g Psyllium Husk Powder
20 g Inulin
Pinch of Salt
70 g Dry Dates (cubed)
60 g Coconut Oil (melted)
30 g Honey
Apple Layer Ingredients:
500 g Golden Apples (peeled and cubed)
15 mL ~ Lemon Juice
15 mL ~ Honey (to taste)
9.9 g ~ Cinnamon
Ricotta Protein Filling:
300 g Ricotta Cheese
35 g Protein Powder (whey or neutral pea)
30 g Honey
20 g Inulin
4.9 g ~ Vanilla Extract
120 g Greek Yogurt
2 Eggs
Granola Crumble Topping:
40 g Oat Flakes
40 g Chopped Walnuts
15 g Whole Pumpkin Seeds
17 g Coconut Oil (melted)
15 g Honey
4.9 g ~ Cinnamon
Pinch of Salt
In US:
Crust Ingredients:
⅜ cups ~ Pumpkin Seed Flour
⅜ cups Almond Flour
⅜ cups Oat Flour
1 ⅔ Tbsp ~ Ground Flaxseed
2 tsp ~ Psyllium Husk Powder
2 ⅔ Tbsp Inulin
Pinch of Salt
⅓ cups ~ Dry Dates (cubed)
¼ cups Coconut Oil (melted)
1 ⅜ Tbsp Honey
Apple Layer Ingredients:
2 ⅛ cups ~ Golden Apples (peeled and cubed)
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
1-2 Tbsp Honey (to taste)
2 tsp Cinnamon
Ricotta Protein Filling:
1 ¼ cups ~ Ricotta Cheese
2 ⅜ Tbsp ~ Protein Powder (whey or neutral pea)
1 ⅜ Tbsp Honey
2 ⅔ Tbsp Inulin
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
½ cups Greek Yogurt
2 Eggs
Granola Crumble Topping:
2 ⅔ Tbsp ~ Oat Flakes
