No-Bake Mandarin Tarts
by Tracy Shaw
Enjoy these no-bake mandarin tarts made with sweet, refreshing mandarin oranges. Ready in just an hour, they are perfect for busy back-to-school mornings or as a healthy after-school snack. Easy to prep with simple ingredients, these tarts are sure to be a hit with your family! The 2024 Back To School Campaign has raised $12,000 for the Foundation For Fresh Produce to support children’s accessibility to fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to our amazing partners, like Bee Sweet Citrus.
You are going to love these no bake mandarin tarts! You can prep them in just ten minutes, and they will be ready for serving in about an hour. They are perfect for busy back to school mornings or as a healthy after-school snack.
Making these mandarin no bake tarts is really easy and only takes a few simple ingredients. For the crust you will need some graham crackers and butter. Crush up those graham crackers, melt the butter and then simply mix them together, and then press them into the bottom of a mini muffin pan, if you mini tart pan, use that. Put your crusts in the refrigerator to harden while you make the filling.
Now it’s time to make the filling for these creamy and delicious tarts. Take your non-fat Greek yogurt, vanilla extract and your honey or maple syrup and mix it together. Spoon this mixture into your mini tartlet crusts. Freeze for at least an hour so that they set completely then top them with Bee Sweet Citrus mandarin segments. This is a treat that your kids are sure to love and they can even enjoy them on the go! Perfect for breakfast, after school or even dessert! And they are super easy to make…don’t forget to get the kiddos involved in the kitchen to help make these!
A quote from the grower
As a family-owned and operated company, Bee Sweet Citrus understands the importance of providing families with fresh, delicious citrus year-round! Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, our team grows, packs, and ships approximately ten different citrus varieties throughout the year, utilizing state-of-the-art technology and the latest advancements in social and environmental sustainability.
As families prioritize healthy eating in their meal decisions, we encourage them to look to our product line for new and familiar citrus varieties!
Health Benefits of Mandarin Oranges
Not only are mandarin oranges delicious, but they are good for you too. Mandarins contain a lot of vitamin C which is a key component of keeping your immune system healthy. Boosting your immune system, especially during the back to school season is important. They also contain a lot of dietary fiber and antioxidants, and have more copper than most fruits. Copper is an important mineral because it helps your body absorb iron and transports oxygen to your tissues.
According to registered dietitian and chef, Julie Lopez, mandarins are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. They are rich in vitamin C, which boosts the immune system, and contain dietary fiber, promoting digestive health. Including mandarins in your diet can support heart health, enhance skin vitality, and provide a delicious snack option for all ages.
Mandarin oranges are tasty and nutritious all on their own, but they can also be used to create deliciousness too! Besides our simply delicious No Bake Mandarin Tarts here are some more ways that you can use mandarins in your kitchen!
Healthy Yogurt Parfait with Mandarins
The whole family is going to love these healthy yogurt parfaits with mandarins! They are so easy to make, you can even let the kids do it, and they taste even better the next day so make them the night before you plan to serve them!
All you need for this amazing breakfast are some Bee Sweet mandarins, peeled and sectioned, Greek yogurt, and your favorite crunchy granola. Place your granola in between layers of yogurt and top it with mandarin sections and a little zest from the peel for garnish. Beautiful, tasty, and good for you too!
Immunity Boosting Citrus Grazing Board
Back to School season is the perfect time to whip up one of these immunity boosting citrus grazing boards. Bee Sweet offers a variety of amazing citrus fruits that you can include on your board like blood oranges, Cara Cara oranges, and of course sweet mandarins. Pair these citrus fruits with dark chocolate, fennel, nuts, brie and feta cheese, almonds, crackers, and more.
Southwest Quiche Muffins Bento Box
When you are looking for a unique back to school lunch that the kids will love, try this breakfast themed southwestern quiche muffins bento box. The quiche muffins are perfect for meal prep and you can serve them for breakfast or in lunches all week long. To complete your bento box add some Greek yogurt with kiwis, and some Bee Sweet mandarin sections for a nutritious and delicious lunch!
Easy Fruit Bagels with Cream Cheese
These easy fruit bagels with cream cheese are a delicious and easy breakfast, lunch, or after-school snack! The kids can make them themselves and you can include all of their favorite fruits and veggies too. Don’t forget the Bee Sweet mandarins to put on top of these fruit bagels.
We all know that back to school season is NOT just about the kids. It’s about mom’s too, having to transition back into schedules, lunches, and healthy dinners can be a big adjustment after the relaxed days of summer fun. That’s where the mom’s back to school survival kit comes in handy!
Mom’s Back to School Survival Kit
This survival kit is simple to put together and it’s great to just keep in the car so you can have easy access to what you need when you need it. The kit contains lots of helpful items like grab and go snacks, including some immune boosting and energizing Bee Sweet mandarins, antibacterial wipes, lip balm, and a portable charger for all of the electronics we carry around these days! You will also find some great tips for keeping yourself and your family healthy as you transition to the busy back to school season.
Back to School Meal Prep
We already mentioned that part of transitioning into back to school season is having nutritious meals planned for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If meal prep is something you haven’t tried before you should give it a chance. It’s really not hard, and it can help to save you time and money, and reduce food waste! This free printable meal planner, along with some helpful tips can get you started on your meal prep journey!
Alright, let’s get back to those yummy Mandarin No Bake Tarts shall we? Prepped in under 10 minutes and ready to enjoy in about an hour, we promise that these will be a staple in your house!
Mandarin Orange No-Bake Tarts
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs approx 2 full sleeves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup plain non fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 4 mandarin oranges peeled and in segments
Instructions
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of individual mini tart pans or a mini muffin tin.
- Refrigerate the crusts to set while preparing the filling.
- Combine the Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup in a bowl. Mix well.
- Spoon the yogurt mixture into the chilled crusts.
- Chill the tarts in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
- Top with mandarin segments.
Nutrition
Now you have some tasty recipes for how to use mandarins in your kitchen. Make sure that you also keep some around along with other healthy fruits and vegetables for after school snacks, lunch boxes, and grab and go breakfast options!
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