Heart-Healthy Classic Almond Tart

Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Classic Almond Tart, a wholesome twist on a traditional favorite. Made with nutrient-rich whole wheat pastry flour and almond meal, this recipe creates a perfectly crumbly crust while swapping butter with extra virgin olive oil for a heart-friendly upgrade. The creamy, honey-sweetened almond filling, complemented by a hint of fresh lemon zest, is both decadent and nutritious. Topped with delicate sliced almonds and baked to golden perfection, this tart is as beautiful as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour, it's the perfect dessert for health-conscious foodies looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. Light, flavorful, and packed with heart-healthy ingredients, this almond tart pairs wonderfully with a cup of herbal tea or a dollop of unsweetened yogurt.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 120 grams Whole wheat pastry flour
• 60 grams Almond meal
• 60 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil
• 30 milliliters Cold water
• 5 milliliters Pure vanilla extract
• 150 grams Blanched almonds
• 3 large Egg whites
• 60 grams Honey
• 80 milliliters Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 pinch Sea salt
• 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon zest
• 20 grams Sliced almonds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat pastry flour and almond meal with a pinch of sea salt.

Step 3

Add extra virgin olive oil and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until crumbly.

Step 4

Gradually add cold water, a little at a time, mixing with your hands until the dough comes together.

Step 5

Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Pierce several times with a fork.

Step 6

Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven to cool slightly.

Step 7

In a food processor, combine blanched almonds, honey, egg whites, almond milk, sea salt, and lemon zest. Process until smooth.

Step 8

Pour the almond mixture into the pre-baked tart crust, spreading it evenly.

Step 9

Sprinkle sliced almonds on top for garnish.

Step 10

Bake the tart in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.

Step 12

Once cooled, carefully remove the tart from the pan, slice, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(688.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2484.0

Total Fat 174.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 386.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 194.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.1g	0%
Total Sugars 58.7g
Protein 77.7g	0%

Vitamin D 29.7IU	0%
Calcium 784.7mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 2367.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.1%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 29.2%