I grew up never being allowed to eat pop tarts because they were full of sugar, dairy and gluten, so I decided to create my own version of the classic cinnamon and sugar pop tart… and man did they turn out good!
I love coming up with recipes that are nutrient rich and made with only real foods. I decided to add Lion's Mane for a little extra depth. These pop tarts are a perfect afternoon snack alongside your favourite cup of coffee, as an after-dinner sweet treat, or just because.
Hope you enjoy!
Ingredients(makes six tarts)pastry2 1/2 cups almond flour 1 cup oat flour 1 tsp. sea salt 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 tsp. Lion's Mane 2 eggs (to make vegan, sub 2 flax eggs) cinnamon + sugar filling1/2 tsp. coconut sugar 1/2 tsp. sea salt 2 tsp. cinnamon 2 tbsp. almond butter optional toppingscoconut butter |
MethodPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add all the pastry ingredients to a mixing bowl and combine until a dough forms, then set the dough in the fridge to chill for 15 minutes, or until you can roll it out without it being sticky. While the dough chills, add the filling ingredients to a small bowl and combine. Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out between two sheets of parchment paper, until it is about 1/4 inch thick and can be sliced into twelve rectangles. Add one teaspoon of the filling mixture onto six of the rectangles, then lay the remaining dough on top and seal lightly with a fork. Poke a few holes in the top of each and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden. Let cool for a few minutes, then top with Prash or a drizzle of coconut butter (recommended for sweeter pop tarts). |
A note from Sun Potion on our Prash
Inspired by Chyawanprash made in the Ayurvedic tradition, this blend of tonic herbs, extracts and adaptogens is held together by honey and ghee, which act as a carrier for the herbs. Almost like a jam of sorts, this sticky, rich tonic ambrosia is a source of minerals including calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and selenium, and is rich in amino acids. Made with wild-harvested herbs sourced by Sun Potion, Prash contains Mucuna Pruriens, Ashwagandha, Pine Pollen, He Shou Wu, Astragalus and more — click any of the herbs above to read more about them. Recipes differ across the many prash blends that exist, but they share the same idea: a traditional Ayurvedic preparation taken in small daily spoonfuls rather than by the bowl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these pop tarts gluten free?
The pastry is almond and oat flour, so use certified gluten-free oat flour if you need it to be.
Can I make them vegan?
Yes — substitute two flax eggs for the two eggs. Note that Prash contains honey and ghee, so use coconut butter for the topping instead.
What does Lion's Mane taste like in pastry?
Lion's Mane is mild and faintly savoury. At a teaspoon across six tarts it adds depth rather than flavour of its own.
What is Prash?
Prash is Sun Potion's take on Chyawanprash — tonic herbs suspended in honey and ghee. Here it works as a glaze.
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natalia Storm
Would love to try these for my kids. Unfortunately they are Almond intolerant. Do you have a replacement for these?