Grain Free Mini Berry Yogurt Breakfast Tarts

Name: Grain Free Mini Berry Yogurt Breakfast Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 53 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup shelled pistachios; 4 pitted Medjool dates; 1 tablespoon cacao powder or cocoa powder (this is the fair-trade cocoa I use); 1 tablespoon butter or ghee, melted or avocado oil; ¾-1 cup Greek yogurt, coconut yogurt, cashew yogurt, almond yogurt or yogurt of choice; 1-1 ½ cup fresh organic berries; 4 tablespoon organic apricot preserves – optional

Published: Apr 30, 2017 · Modified: Aug 20, 2019 by Emily Criswell · I may receive commissions from purchases made through links in this article · 66 Comments

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Grain Free Mini Berry Yogurt Breakfast Tarts are a fun little bite for special occasions and brunches. These healthy tarts are topped with fresh seasonal berries, nestled in a homemade pistachio crust.

This post is sponsored by Sprouts Farmers Market, all opinions, recipe and photography are my own.

Mini berry yogurt breakfast tarts are the perfect little bites packed with a protein-punch and a little sweet goodness.

Fresh berries and yogurt go so well together for breakfast! Especially when they're made into fun food!

Everyone loves fun food. Little bites, appetizers, finger foods, starters, miniature food, small bites, hors d'oeuvres, call them whatever you want, but the bottom line is everyone loves them because they're fun food.

This kind of food always makes me think of the movie Mermaids. If you've seen it, you know what I'm talking about. The movie stars Cher, a single mom with two daughters in the 60's, who only serves her kids finger foods. But back to these mini tarts ...

Fresh, seasonal berries are the best!

Once spring hits and berries are in season, my kids can't get enough of all the berries. I have to admit, I go pretty crazy for all of the seasonal produce too, especially after winter's produce seems to drag on.

My fridge is always full of fresh berries for little fingers to snack on. It's also the time of year when I have little ones begging me to make berry ice cream, berry popsicles, berry cheesecake, berry smoothies and lots of berry muffins.

These beautiful grain free mini berry yogurt breakfast tarts are full of flavor packed into a little bite.

They're fun for a weekend breakfast or brunch and perfect served at special celebrations like Mother's Day, wedding or baby showers, birthdays, potlucks and so much more.

People love these delicious little treats. You can customize them to your dietary needs too! If you can't eat dairy, substitute with a nut-based or coconut-based yogurt. If you can't eat pistachios, you can swap them out for another nut like macadamias. Or, if you can't have nuts, you can swap them out for some gluten free granola. Super easy!

These grain free mini berry yogurt breakfast tarts are so delicious and full of beautiful, seasonal berries!

Do you have Sprouts Farmers Markets where you live? They have a wonderful produce department in their stores and there are berries galore available right now! It's that time of the year for beautiful, vibrant produce!

Where to Find Sprouts Farmers Markets

Sprouts Farmers Markets are popping up everywhere these days! Right now you can find them in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas and Utah.

Sprouts Farmers Market is a natural foods grocery store that focuses on healthy habits and a healthy lifestyle. Their store is packed with hundreds of top quality organic Sprouts Brand items, non-GMO, gluten free, Paleo, grass-fed, dairy free and seasonal items.

I love that they're an everyday grocery store with a local, home-town feel. Plus they sell so many organic and natural food items, and I'm all about that!

They offer great savings too! If you head over to their site, you can check out their clip and save mobile coupons!

You can also check out lots of healthy, seasonal and delicious recipes featuring Sprouts Brand products over at their Sprouts Brand blog. Plus check out these other delicious recipes that I've created for Sprouts Farmers Market too: One Pan Roasted Chicken with Citrus Beets, Healthy Orange Cacao Black Bean Tacos and Healthy Rice Cake Topping Ideas.

So head to your local Sprouts Farmers Market and grab some beautiful, seasonal berries! You're going to want to serve these at special celebrations or simply just for a fun weekend breakfast.

Mini Berry Yogurt Breakfast Tarts

Grain Free Mini Berry Yogurt Breakfast Tarts

Yield: 12 tarts

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Inactive Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 53 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup shelled pistachios
4 pitted Medjool dates
1 tablespoon cacao powder or cocoa powder (this is the fair-trade cocoa I use)
1 tablespoon butter or ghee, melted or avocado oil
¾-1 cup Greek yogurt, coconut yogurt, cashew yogurt, almond yogurt or yogurt of choice
1-1 ½ cup fresh organic berries
4 tablespoon organic apricot preserves – optional

Instructions

Place Medjool dates in a small bowl and cover with warm filtered water to soak and soften for about 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Get a muffin pan ready and set aside.
Place pistachios, soaked and drained Medjool dates, cocoa powder and healthy fat of choice in a food processor. Pulse about 3-5 times, just until combined (do not over mix it or it will turn into pistachio butter). Evenly distribute mixture in 12 muffin cups. Using clean hands, press the mixture down into each muffin cup, forming a mini crust that covers the bottom and comes up the edges about ½ inch. Bake at 350 for 7-8 minutes. Allow the mini tarts to cool completely in the muffin pan, about 30 minutes, before gently removing the mini tart crusts (do not attempt to remove them until they are completely cool or they will break).
Top each mini tart with about 1 tablespoon of yogurt. Add 1 teaspoon of the optional apricot preserves on top of the yogurt. Top with each mini tart with fresh berries. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you can't eat pistachios you can try using a different nut of choice like macadamias.
If you need these to be nut-free, you can swap out the pistachios for a gluten-free granola.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 120Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 46mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 4g

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About Emily Criswell

Emily Criswell is a chocolate- and sweet treat-loving, holistic-minded, work-at-home, single mom of 4. She's a 4-time cookbook author - The Art of Great Cooking with Your Instant Pot (ranked as an Amazon top 10 new release in gluten free recipes), The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes (which has sold over 23,900 copies so far), Amazing Mexican Favorites with Your Instant Pot (ranked as an Amazon #1 New Release Best Seller), Low-Carb Cooking with Your Instant Pot , food photographer, homeschooler and the founder of Recipes to Nourish, a gluten-free blog focusing on real food and natural living. She works to empower her readers by showing them that there is a healthier way to eat and live. Her passion is to make healthy, natural living as uncomplicated and enjoyable as possible. Find Emily’s latest recipes and natural living tips at Recipes to Nourish. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X Twitter and YouTube plus grab her free eBook Holistic Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy. Read more >> About Emily.

Comments

Holley Marth

May 01, 2017 at 7:56 am

These are first of all ADORABLE. I love the color, and they look so delicious!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:12 pm
  
  Thanks so much Holley! 🙂
  
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Renee

May 01, 2017 at 8:00 am

Love the pistachios! What a fun breakfast - the girls would love this!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:43 pm
  
  Thank you Renee! The would be so fun for the girls 🙂
  
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Allison

May 01, 2017 at 8:07 am

These are so pretty, I thought the recipe would be a lot more complicated! What a fun and easy treat!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:44 pm
  
  Thank you Allison! They're super easy to make 🙂
  
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Raia

May 01, 2017 at 8:57 am

What a fun idea! My family would definitely devour these on sight. 😉

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:13 pm
  
  Thanks Raia! 🙂 They're so fun for kiddos.
  
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Linda Spiker

May 01, 2017 at 10:47 am

These are so pretty and I love the chocolate tart base!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:13 pm
  
  Thank you Linda! 🙂
  
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Joni Gomes

May 01, 2017 at 11:09 am

These look divine!! I love berries with chocolate, it's the best combination ever!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:14 pm
  
  Thank you Joni! Isn't that such an awesome flavor combo? 🙂
  
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Rebecca Strength and Sunshine

May 01, 2017 at 11:38 am

Gotta have that little cocoa to start the morning!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:14 pm
  
  Yes! 🙂
  
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erica d.

May 01, 2017 at 1:31 pm

Pistachios + Dates = Love

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:14 pm
  
  Thanks Erica 🙂
  
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Corrine

May 01, 2017 at 2:52 pm

These are ADORABLE! Would love to serve these at brunch! I know a lot of people that would appreciate them being grain free, too!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:14 pm
  
  Thanks so much Corrine 🙂 They're prefect for a brunch.
  
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Carol Little R.H.

May 02, 2017 at 8:50 am

These are little works of art!! I love making creative crusts like this one -- which is for sure-- on my 'to make' list!
Thanks Em! cannot wait to surprise family and girlfriends with this treasure!!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:15 pm
  
  Thanks Carol! 🙂 I hope you get to make some and enjoy them with friends.
  
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Hannah

May 02, 2017 at 10:16 am

This look delicious, I can't wait to make them!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:15 pm
  
  Thank you! I hope you get to enjoy some! 🙂
  
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Dannii

May 02, 2017 at 10:51 am

These are so cute. They would be great to serve up at a party or if you had people staying over for breakfast

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:15 pm
  
  Thanks 🙂
  
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Kavey at Kavey Eats

May 02, 2017 at 12:02 pm

Oh my, love the addition of pistachios to the fruit, these look so up my street. Gorgeous!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:15 pm
  
  Thanks Kavey! 🙂
  
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Jo Romero

May 02, 2017 at 12:10 pm

I can just imagine my daughters' faces when they come downstairs to tuck into one of these! They look so good. Thanks for a great recipe!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:16 pm
  
  Thanks so much! Kids seem to love them 🙂
  
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Beth

May 02, 2017 at 12:58 pm

Those and absolutely adorable! They could be so versatile too! I love your addition of apricot jam!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:16 pm
  
  Thank you Beth! 🙂 The apricot jam is so yummy.
  
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Stephanie

May 02, 2017 at 1:03 pm

You're absolutely Right that berries and yogurt just belong together! Love how you made these into portable little treats!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:17 pm
  
  Thanks Stephanie! 🙂 They're a fun little bite.
  
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Monica | Nourish & Fete

May 02, 2017 at 1:13 pm

These look so lovely, and I'm completely enamored of the pistachio crust. I love the flavor of pistachio and am always excited to find new ways to use it - this seems so creative to me!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:17 pm
  
  Thanks Monica! 🙂 I love pistachios too, hope you get to enjoy some.
  
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Brianna Hobbs

May 02, 2017 at 6:50 pm

Such a cute and fun breakfast! My kids will flip for these!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:18 pm
  
  Thanks Brianna! 🙂
  
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Anna

May 02, 2017 at 10:06 pm

These look adorable. It is almost strawberry season!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:19 pm
  
  Thanks Anna! 🙂 Strawberry season is in full swing here. Hope you get to enjoy some soon.
  
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Sylvie

May 02, 2017 at 10:49 pm

So cute, love a berry tartlettes, especially in the summer!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:19 pm
  
  Thanks Sylvie! 🙂
  
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Michele Spring

May 03, 2017 at 7:10 am

These are so cute! What a super fun way to start the day. I can't imagine anyone being grumpy after eating these for breakfast!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:19 pm
  
  LOL that's so true! Such a great point 🙂 Thanks Michele!
  
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Megan Stevens

May 03, 2017 at 7:43 am

That tart shell recipe is SO much fun; love it!! And the filling, so sweet and lovely. What beautiful comfort food! And so pretty.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:42 pm
  
  Thank you so much Megan! 🙂
  
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Kari

May 03, 2017 at 8:50 am

These are so perfect for every summer occasion, and I'm always on board with something dessert like for breakfast!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:42 pm
  
  Gotta love dessert for breakfast 🙂
  
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ChihYu

May 04, 2017 at 7:19 pm

These are so cute ! Love the color and flavor combo too !! YUM !

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:41 pm
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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Anya

May 05, 2017 at 5:59 pm

These are such a fun snack and sweet treat! I love using medjool dates in baked goodies - they add just the right amount of sweetness. And those berries are perfect!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:41 pm
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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Jessica DeMay

May 05, 2017 at 7:05 pm

What a fun breakfast! These are adorable and I love the fresh berries on top!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:41 pm
  
  Thanks Jessica! 🙂
  
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STACEY CRAWFORD

May 06, 2017 at 8:31 am

These are lovely little breakfast treats! perfect for Summer brunch 🙂

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:40 pm
  
  Thank you! 🙂
  
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Cristina Curp

May 06, 2017 at 10:41 am

Those little tarts are what dreams are made of! Yum!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:40 pm
  
  🙂 thanks!
  
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Viktor

May 07, 2017 at 9:11 am

I could kill for the pistacchios, truly lovely, thank you!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:40 pm
  
  Pistachios are pretty delicious 🙂
  
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AManda

May 07, 2017 at 7:46 pm

My little one can eat her weight in blueberries! She will absolutely love these!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 09, 2017 at 10:39 pm
  
  lol mine too! 🙂 That's pretty cute, I bet she would enjoy these.
  
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Kendra Cardoza

May 17, 2017 at 6:10 pm

These mini tarts are right up my alley, super cute! I've been needing to use up some berries, this is perfect!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 29, 2017 at 12:58 pm
  
  Thanks Kendra! Such a fun way to use berries.
  
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Kelly

August 29, 2017 at 10:10 am

I have never uses pistachios as the "flour" of a recipe so that's pretty clever. Looks amazing!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  September 13, 2017 at 9:37 pm
  
  Thanks Kelly! 🙂 It's a yummy one.
  
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Orleatha at 20 Dishes

August 30, 2017 at 11:54 am

So pretty! Kids would love to wake up to these!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  September 13, 2017 at 9:41 pm
  
  Thank you! 🙂 They're so fun for kiddos.
  
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