DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BLISS BALLS

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Almonds

1 Cup Brazil nuts

1/2 Cup Pumpkin Seed

1/3 Cup Cacao Nibs

1/3 Cup Coconut Nectar

2 Tbsp Cacao powder

2 Tbsp Cacao butter

1/8 tsp Sea Salt

METHOD

1. Grind up almonds, brazil nuts, and pumpkin seeds in the food processor.
2.  Add cacao nibs, coconut nectar, cacao powder, cacao butter, and salt to food processor and process all ingredients together for a few minutes until the mixture forms a dough.
3. Shape into balls and store in the fridge until serving.

Servings: 15 - 20 bliss balls.

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RAW ANZAC COOKIES

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Almonds (ground)

1/2 cup Cashew nuts

1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds

1 cup Shredded Coconut

1/4 cup Coconut Nectar (or honey)

2 Tbsp Coconut Oil (melted)

1tsp Vanilla Essence

1/8 tsp Sea Salt

METHOD

1. Grind up almonds, cashew nuts, and sunflower seeds in the food processor.

2.  Add shredded coconut, coconut nectar, coconut oil, vanilla essence, and salt to the food processor. Process all ingredients together for a few minutes until the mixture forms a dough.

3.  Roll into balls and then place on a tray.  Press the balls flat into cookies with a fork.

6.  Store in freezer until ready to serve. Please note, once out of fridge these will soften and could become crumbly.

Enjoy with your favourite herbal tea or a green juice. Yum!

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RAW CHOCOLATE MARBLE DREAM PIE

BASE

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups dry Almonds

3 Tbsp Cacao Powder

1/3 cup Cacao Nibs

10 x fresh Dates

1 tsp Natural Vanilla Essence

1/8 tsp Himalayan Salt

METHOD

Combine all ingredients in food processor. Press into a round cake tin (with a removable base) that is lightly greased with coconut oil or lined with baking paper.

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PIE FILLING

INGREDIENTS

3 cups soaked Cashew nuts

2 cups Raw Almond Milk* (see recipe below)

3 Tbsp Lemon Juice

1/2 cup Honey

1 tsp Natural Vanilla Essence

1/8 tsp Sea salt

3 Tbsp Lecithin

1/2 cup Virgin Cold Pressed Coconut Oil

1/2 cup Cacao Butter

METHOD

1.  Place the jar of coconut oil and cacao butter (in a jar) into a bowl of warm water to melt the oil and butter into a liquid.

2.  Add to blender all ingredients except the coconut oil, cacao butter, and lecithin.  Blend until smooth and creamy.

3.  Add melted coconut oil, cacao butter, and lecithin to blender.  Resume blending until smooth and creamy.

4.  Pour half of the White Chocolate filling into jug to reserve for swirling with Chocolate filling.

5.  To the remaining half of the filling in blender add 2 Tbsp Raw Cacao powder and blend until smooth to make Chocolate filling.

6.  Swirl together the White Chocolate and Chocolate fillings to get a marble swirling look.

Eat, share & enjoy with friends and family!

The pie will keep for at least 4 days.  Store covered in the fridge.

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*RECIPE: RAW ALMOND MILK

INGREDIENTS

1 C Raw Almonds

3 C Water

METHOD

Soak almonds overnight.  Blend ingredients together 2-3 minutes.

Pour into straining bag and squeeze out the milk.

Stores in fridge for up to 5 days

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RAW HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE

INGREDIENTS

1 cup Cacao powder

3/4 cup Cacao butter

1/2 cup Honey

2 cups combining: nuts, seeds, cacao nibs, dried fruit of your choice. (I used a combination of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashew nuts, cacao nibs, goji berries, and raisins.)

METHOD

1.  Melt cacao butter and honey slowly.  Place the ingredients in a glass bowl and then put the glass bowl in a bigger bowl of warm / hot water (but not too hot!).  It will take about 15 minutes to melt into a liquid slowly.

2.  Add melted cacao butter, honey, and cacao powder into a food processor and blend until smooth.

3.  Pour chocolate mixture into a bowl containing the mixture of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.  Mix until the chocolate covers all the nuts, seeds, and fruit.  Pour the yummy chocolate mixture into a paper lined slice tin (or you could use silicon moulds if you would like small chocolates).

4.  Place into the refrigerator for an hour to set.  Enjoy!! 

Note: You could use maple syrup, coconut nectar, stevia, or agave nectar instead of honey as the sweetener.

YOGI TEA

Yogi tea will give you a natural “high” while your feet stay firmly grounded.  It is a tonic for the nervous system, improves memory, gives you energy, prevents colds and flu, and naturally warms the body.

Ingredients

4 Cups Water

12 Cloves

16 Green Cardamon pods

16 Whole Black Peppercorns

2 Cinnamon Sticks

4 Big Slices of fresh ginger root

1 tsp Black tea (optional - we make it caffeine free at the studio)

2 Cups milk (optional) - cow, rice, almond, or soy of your choice)

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Method

Boil spices for 10-15 minutes. Add black tea and steep for 2 minutes.  Add milk, then reheat to boiling point. Remove from heat and strain.  Add honey or raw sugar to taste.  Makes about 4 cups. 

HEALTH BENEFITS

~  Black Pepper:  to purify blood

~ Cardamon: for colon

~ Cinnamon: for bones

~ Ginger: strengthens nervous system and prevents colds / flu

~ Milk: aids in assimilation of spices and avoids irritation to colon and stomach.

~ Black tea: acts as a catylst for other ingredients

Ref: Foods for Health & Healing Remedies and Recipes, by Yogi Bhajan

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CHOCOLATE MACAROONS

Chocolate is one of most peoples favourite sweet treats.  These live chocolate macaroons are a perfect healthy alternative to the usual highly refined sugar treats. This recipe is so simple to make and is one of the healthiest treats for people with a sweet tooth.  They not only taste great but also nourish the body with iron, magnesium, essential fats, and antioxidants.

Free from refined sugar, gluten, egg, and dairy - makes raw macaroons allergy friendly and a perfect sweet treat that is guilt free. If you are trying to cut out sugar from your diet, then these are your answer to satisfy cravings for chocolate. 

INGREDIENTS

2.5 cups      Fine or medium shredded coconut

¾ cup         Raw Cacoa powder (unsweetened)

½ cup          Honey – manuka or pure liquid honey

½ tsp           Vanilla extract (natural, alcohol free)

4 Tbsp         Coconut Oil

 ¼ tsp          Himalayan salt

Method

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients and stir well.  To shape the macaroons use a tablespoon, scoop, and roll with damps hands, then place in a container (single layer).  If you want perfect shapes press into a silicon muffin tray and then pop out when set. Refrigerate for at least two hours. 

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Please note even though these are raw and contain no sugar, gluten, dairy, or egg they are still a “sometimes” food - best served as a sweet treat and not to be eating in large quantities or everyday - all in moderation!  

Enjoy and Live Lightly! x

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