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Healthy Mince Pies (vegan & gluten free)

December 7, 2018 / Niki / 28 Comments

Fancy a mince pie??

For me I don’t think many things say Christmas as much a mince pie.
The gooey fruity filing, crispy pasty.. so good! Pretty yummy but asuslly packed with refined sugar.
My version does of course contain sugar in the form of dried fruit but that’s it and it’s packed with extra healthy goodies like spices, chia, flax, ground almonds, nuts and of course yummy fruit.And the crispy case isn’t your usual pasty I’ll have you know! Made from oat flour, buckwheat and ground almonds so gorgeous nutty and naturally gluten free.

I really hope you enjoy!
Much love
Niki xx

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Info

 

  12 servings
  1hr 30 minutes preparation time
  25 minutes cook time

Ingredients

For the filling;

  • 75g medjool dates
  • 125g mixed fruit
  •  50g dried apricots
  • 25g cranberries
  • 25g crystalised ginger
  • 25g ground almonds
  •  1 tbsp chia
  • 1 tbsp flaxseeds
  •  1 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp all spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  •  1/4 tsp ground cloves
  •  1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  •  1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp chopped nuts
  • Pinch sea salt

For the Tart base;

  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 4 tbsp filtered water
  • 50g ground almonds
  • 50g gluten free oat flour
  • 60g buckwheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3 tbsp almond milk

Directions

To make the filling;

  1. Place the dried fruits in a large bowl, cover with water and soak for an hr or so until soft.
  2. Squeeze the excess liquid out of the fruit then blitz in a food processor with the crystalised ginger until roughly mixed.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl, stir to combine. Then add the fruit mix and mix to combine thoroughly.
  4. Then add in the grated ginger and salt. Stir thoroughly to combine everything.

To make the pastry  

  1. Make the flax egg by mixing the ground flax and water in a bowl – set aside to thicken.
  2. Add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine. Then add in the oil, almond milk and flax egg. Mix throughly to form a dough.

To make the mince pies  

  1. Pre heat oven Gas mark 5/190c. Grease a bun tray (12 holes) with a little coconot oil.
  2. Reserve a 1/4 of the dough to make the star toppers.
  3. Roll out the larger ball of dough and cut into 8cm circular shapes with a cutter.
  4. Place the pastry rounds into the base of the bun tray. Press into the bottom. Prick each pastry base a few times.
  5. Add around a 1 tbsp of the filling into each base.
  6. Roll out the remaining dough and cut into small stars. Place on top of the pie filling and press done a little.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes then allow to cool a little before eating.

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28 Comments

  1. Anita on December 3, 2021 at 1:37 am

    Ooh this looks amazing, I’m just missing buckwheat flour.. could I substitute for spelt or more oat or a combination?

    Reply
    • Niki on August 4, 2022 at 7:30 pm

      Yes you can xxx

      Reply
  2. Jenny on November 3, 2021 at 4:09 am

    Hi Niki,
    Can your fruit mince pies be made ahead and frozen?

    Reply
    • Niki on November 3, 2021 at 7:40 pm

      Hi Jenny
      Thank you!
      I’m afraid i havent tried freezing them so cant say for sure.
      Much love, Niki xxx

      Reply
  3. Anita on January 3, 2021 at 11:26 am

    Can I use plain flour instead of buckwheat flour?

    Reply
    • Niki on August 4, 2022 at 6:41 pm

      yes for sure xxx

      Reply
  4. Sam on November 27, 2020 at 9:07 am

    How long does the filing last for. I am thinking about making it in advance and then keeping it in a jar. Will it keep or does it need to be cooked immediately?

    Reply
    • Niki on August 4, 2022 at 7:04 pm

      A few weeks xx

      Reply
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  8. E on December 12, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    Can I sub the flax for a real egg?

    Reply
    • Niki on December 28, 2019 at 7:48 am

      Hi E
      So sorry I haven’t tried. Love to hear if it works.
      Love
      Niki xxx

      Reply
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  11. armando on April 16, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    This looks great!  I will prepare it for my children……..Thanks for sharing 

    Reply
    • Niki on April 17, 2019 at 10:09 pm

      So happy you like!
      My best
      Niki xx

      Reply
  12. Elf on December 14, 2018 at 11:18 pm

    1 tsp? Seems tiny, did you mean 1 tbsp?

    Reply
    • Niki on December 30, 2018 at 4:11 am

      Yes I did, thanks so much for spotting!
      Best
      Niki 🤗

      Reply
      • Steve on November 2, 2019 at 2:16 pm

        What ingredient is this referring to as I’m planning on making them soon? Thank you.

        Reply
        • Niki on November 3, 2019 at 10:14 am

          Which ingredient Steve?

          Best
          Niki x

          Reply
      • Ella on November 12, 2019 at 8:48 pm

        1bsp of what sorry? Xx

        Reply
        • Niki on November 15, 2019 at 9:59 am

          Hi Ella
          Do you mean 1 tbsp of the filling?
          Best
          Niki xxx

          Reply
          • Ella on December 10, 2019 at 1:56 pm

            Elf said did you mean 1tbsp i was wondering what s/he meant

            Xx



    • Ella on November 12, 2019 at 8:52 pm

      1tbsp of what sorry

      Reply
  13. Shirley Taylor on December 14, 2018 at 8:36 pm

    Looks very tasty shall definitely try this one and also pass it on to two friends.

    Reply
    • Niki on April 17, 2019 at 10:10 pm

      Im very happy to hear! Thank you Shirley xx

      Reply
  14. Shirley Taylor on December 14, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    This recipe looks interesting, will also pass it on to a vegan friend who have just opened a vegan/vegetarian café.

    Reply

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