Raw Vegan Orange & Chocolate Ganache Tart

With Herbal Coffee Crust + 10:1 Monk Fruit

There’s something magical about the pairing of rich chocolate and vibrant orange. it’s a timeless combination that feels both luxurious and refreshing. In this recipe, we’ve reimagined the classic chocolate-orange tart as a raw, vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar–free delight.

This tart not only tastes indulgent, but it’s also crafted with nourishing, functional ingredients to support both body and spirit. The base features our Herbal Coffee Latte, while the ganache filling is sweetened with 10:1 monk fruit extract, a gentle and healthful alternative to highly processed sweeteners.

Whether you’re preparing this for a special gathering or simply want to elevate your everyday desserts you will want to make this!

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✨ The Hero Ingredients

Herbal Coffee: Gluten-Free, Caffeine-Free Bliss

If you love the ritual of coffee but not the caffeine or acidity, our Herbal Coffee Latte is the perfect alternative.

• Gluten-Free, Caffeine-Free: Perfect for those seeking a warm and grounding cup without compromising their dietary choices.
• Roasted Barley, Rye, Chicory Root, and Dandelion Root: A harmonious blend that creates a full-bodied, robust flavour profile , earthy, nutty, and satisfying.
• Medicinal Mushroom Blend: Enhanced with the Shoku Iku medicinal mushroom formula, adding adaptogenic benefits to support balance, energy, and resilience.

In this tart, herbal coffee brings a subtle depth and roasted note to the crust, perfectly complementing the chocolate filling.

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10:1 Monk Fruit Extract: A Full-Spectrum Sweetener

Not all monk fruit is created equal. Many commercial products are highly concentrated and taste intensely sweet but lack the broader spectrum of health benefits.

Our 10:1 monk fruit is different:

• Balanced Sweetness: It provides gentle sweetness without overwhelming the palate.
• Full-Spectrum Benefits: Unlike concentrated sweetener versions, it retains more of the fruit’s natural compounds, traditionally valued in Chinese medicine for cooling and restorative properties.
• Blood Sugar Friendly: A perfect choice for those looking to avoid the spikes and crashes of refined sugar.

In this recipe, monk fruit allows the natural cacao and citrus notes to shine, while offering a grounding, health-supportive sweetness.

For this recipe I used 10:1 Monk Fruit but you can also use our organic 80% Mogroside Monk Fruit. In this case reduce the amount you are using.

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🌱 Recipe: Raw Vegan Orange & Chocolate Ganache Tart

Crust

• 1 ½ cups pumpkin seeds (activated if possible)
• ½ cup almond pulp or almond flour
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 90 ml Shoku Iku Herbal Coffee
• ½ tbsp 10:1 monk fruit extract
• 2 tbsp water (or more, to bind)

Method:

1. In a food processor, pulse pumpkin seeds, almond pulp, and coconut until crumbly.
2. Add herbal coffee, monk fruit, and water, and blend until the mixture sticks together when pressed.
3. Press firmly into the base of a tart pan. Chill while preparing the filling.

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Filling

• 230 g cacao paste, melted or softened
• 80 ml almond butter
• ½ cup warm almond milk
• ½ cup fresh orange juice
• ½–1 tbsp 10:1 monk fruit extract (adjust to taste)

Method:

1. In a blender, combine all filling ingredients. Let sit for 3 minutes so the cacao can melt against the warm milk.
2. Blend, starting low and increasing to high, until smooth and silky.
3. Pour into the prepared crust.
4. Place in the fridge to set overnight.

Next time you’re craving something indulgent, let this tart remind you: food can be both medicine and joy.