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Sugar Free High Raw Chocolate Mint Bars

by Teniel Moore {Raw Foods Contributor}

Do you love chocolate & Coconut?

I’ve got a yummy little raw treat that you can devour straight from the freezer.

In Australia we have biscuits called Mint Slice (you call them cookies we call them biscuits). I’m not sure if you have mint slice in America, but I’m sure you have something similar.

These little raw treats remind me exactly of those biscuits. Except my version is not filled with refined sugars and preservatives. In fact my version does not even contain sugar! Extra bonus!

Ingredients for Coconut Base: All organic if you can

3/4 Cup shredded coconut (make sure to buy no added sugar coconut) add a little more to make it go further if you like. I often do.
Stevia drops to taste
1/4 Cup of melted Coconut oil
1 Capful of peppermint oil (I use the organic frontier brand this oil is the only thing that makes these bars not 100% raw. But the peppermint oil is what makes the slice what it is. So don’t skip this part)
1/4 Heaped cup of cashews

Ingredients for chocolate coating: All organic if you can

1-2 Tbs of Raw cacao powder
Approximately 1/4 cup of coconut oil
Stevia to taste

The quantities for this chocolate coating is really a huge guesstimate! I never measure this part I’m sorry. Just add as much of each to give it a smooth silky consistency not too runny but not too thick. You need this to coat the bars nicely.

Directions

Blend your cashews and coconut together in a high speed blender till well combined and broken down. Next add your coconut oil stevia and your peppermint oil. Taste as you go and add more stevia or peppermint oil if needed.

Now take your mixture about a table spoon at a time and mould into the shape you like. I choose to do bars but round patties would work well also.

Line your bars up on a lined container that will fit in your freezer.

Pop your bars into the freezer for at least 20 minutes to firm up while you make the chocolate mixture.

To make the chocolate mix together your melted coconut oil, stevia & raw cacao powder till silky and smooth.

Dip your frozen bars into the chocolate mix till evenly combined and well covered. Pop back in the freezer to set. You can repeat this process again to make sure you have a nice thick coating on your bars.

Store your mint bars in the freezer. They should keep for months but I’ve never tested that theory in my house, as they don’t last very long.

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I hope you enjoy this recipe and go make them for your self.

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Raw Chocolate Hedgehog Balls

These delicious little balls of goodness not only taste great they are fast and super easy to make.

Its one of those recipes I often throw together at the last minute for unexpected visitors or to take to a friends

house.

All you need is a food processor and a few whole food ingredients.

Raw Chocolate Hedgehog Balls

4 Fresh dates

1 teaspoon raw honey

Pinch of pink salt

1/3 cup each of macadamia nuts, walnuts & sunflower seeds

1 heaped teaspoon of peanut butter (home made is better) just straight peanuts

1 teaspoon of raw cacao powder

1 heaped teaspoon of crunchy buckwheat

Throw your dates in the blender first and blend with the other dry ingredients. Then add the wet ingredients, nuts and seeds.

I like to keep the nuts and seeds still quite chunky in these hedgehog balls. I love the crunchy texture. So do not over blend if you have a

powerful food processor. Mine is very old and not the best chopper and dicer so it works in my favour for this recipe.

The mix should come together and be easy to roll into small balls. Add some water if the mix is not coming together for you.

Store in the fridge. They won’t last long.

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Peanut Butter Cream Filled Cupcakes With Fudgy Frosting {Gluten Free}

Don’t these cupcakes look scrumptious? They were. I can’t take credit for them, that goes to my amazing sister-in-law, Wendy. She had us over for dessert and I knew she would come up with something delicious…she always does. She has a son with Celiac disease and her desserts are always gluten free. I have found I am a big fan of gluten free desserts. They can tend to be a bit more dense than gluten desserts, and my palate LOVES that denseness and can never get enough of Wendy’s recipes.

These peanut butter filled cupcakes with fudgy frosting are actually a gluten-free cake mix, but the cream and frosting are both homemade. Wendy’s presentation was so beautiful and a major wow factor, and much easier than trying to get cream into each cupcake and perfectly frosting the tops. I thought they were just beautiful.

Are you drooling yet? Nothing like a cupcake that you must eat with a fork!

Isn’t her home and presentation of her desserts so pretty? I always tell her that when I come to her home, I could sit and stay forever. There are many reasons for this. Her home is beautiful, but never does one feel intimidated being in it. That is because Wendy is a beautiful person and just has a way of making those around her feel loved, cared for & wanted. She is a gift to me.

Angel food cake and peanut butter cupcakes

She also served angel food cake, with simple sliced strawberries and whipped cream. If you eat gluten free or have friends who need to eat gluten free, this is a great dessert to quick pick up at the market, slice some strawberries, sprinkle berries with a bit of sugar, and serve with cream. Easy!

Large bowl of strawberries on a kitchen counter

Back to the cupcakes, they do not have to be gluten free if you do not have a gluten sensitivity. Any chocolate cake mix will do…but…when I make them, I will use a gluten free mix, just because the denseness really made me happy and stood up to the cream and frosting.

PEANUT BUTTER CREAM

2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
3-3 3/4 cups (16-oz. box) powdered sugar

Beat peanut butter and butter until combined. Add powdered sugar until desired consistency.

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PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE” CHOCOLATE FROSTING

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
2/3 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Melt butter. Stir in cocoa. Alternately add powdered sugar and milk, beating to spreading consistency.
Add small amount additional milk, if needed. Stir in vanilla. About 2 cups frosting.

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Creamy Chocolate Vegan Ice Cream

by Teniel Moore, Raw Foods Contributor

Do you love indulging in ice cream but always feel guilty afterwards?

I never do when I make this ice cream. It satisfies every desire for that rich creamy chocolate experience.

I’ve eaten it for breakfast or just as a snack. Give it a go and guarantee your kids will love it also.

Best part about it, it’s so easy to make.

YOU WILL NEED:

Ice cream maker ( I use a cheap one I got for $30 )

Container to store the ice cream in

High speed blender ( I use vitamix )

1/2 small frozen avocado- does not need to be frozen.

1 can of BPA free organic coconut cream

pinch of good quality salt (never use table salt)

small capful of vanilla

1 heaped tbs of raw cacao powder ( add more if you prefer a stronger taste )

2 tbs of raw honey (this can be replaced with coconut nectar or maple syrup if you prefer and will make it vegan)

You will need to plan ahead when making this by freezing your ice cream bowl overnight. Unless you have a fancy ice cream machine that does not require this step. Also pop your peeled 1/2 avocado in the freezer to freeze.

MAKE IT:

Pop all your ingredients into a high speed blender and mix till creamy and all incorporated.

Have a taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking. Try not to eat it all now because it is delicious just like this!

Then simply pour your liquid chocolate mix into the ice cream maker as per your ice cream maker instructions and turn on. Mine takes 20 minutes. It then can be eaten straight away or if you prefer pop it into the freezer to firm up even more.

CHANGE IT UP AND ADD THINGS LIKE:

Nut butter

Pecans

Almonds

Macadamia nuts

Frozen banana

Ginger

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Dreamy Coconut Bites

Once a month, the first Sunday of every month, my in laws have the whole family over for what we call “Pizza Sunday.” There are usually at least 6 adult couples, who all have at least 3 children whose ages range from 3-21. It is a day my family looks forward to every month. The family fellowship is sweet and my in-laws have made their home an absolute haven for the grand kids. They have a pool, basket ball hoops, tether ball, volleyball, a play set & a nice big yard. Inside they have a pool table, pinball machine, arcade game, video games and a play room. My kids never want to leave Grandma’s house!

The adults sit around and have great conversation while we eat. We then enjoy watching the kids play and swim, sit around and relax with magazines, chatting in between pages. It is so awesome. I can’t tell you how blessed I feel to truly love and enjoy all of my in-laws.

My Mother-in-Law orders a bunch of pizzas, makes a big healthy salad, and puts out some fruit and a few appetizers. She usually has a couple different desserts, and sometimes asks us if we would mind bringing desserts. This last pizza Sunday she asked a few of us to bring a dessert to share. I know she is a huge fan of coconut, so I searched my pinboards for something sweet with coconut in it. I found the perfect recipe.

The recipe is originally called Coconut Crack Bars via Chocolate Covered Katie. I can see why…they are addicting. But I decided to name them something a little less harsh, especially since they are made with pretty wholesome ingredients. I also took the liberty to add chocolate chips to the recipe. Yum!

These are no-bake and take just minutes to whip up in your food processor. They are vegan, but were very well- received by both vegans and non-vegans in the family. If you are a coconut lover, you must try them! I will be making this recipe again and again.

Enjoy!

Dreamy Coconut Bites

1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened) (80g)
1/4 cup honey (or agave nectar if want to keep vegan)
2 tbsp virgin coconut oil
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (my fav vegan brand, dairy, nut and soy free – click here)

Combine all ingredients in a food processor. (Perhaps you can mix by hand if you don’t have a food processor, but I haven’t tried.) Squish into any small container (I used a 7×5) and fridge for an hour before trying to cut. (Or freeze for 15 minutes.) Can be stored in the fridge or freezer, for at least a few weeks.

Dreamy coconut bites and chocolate chips

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Are you a coconut lover? Here are a few more recipes from NN with coconut in them!

Coconut Crusted French Toast

Honey Whole Wheat Muffins with Coconut Butter
No Bake, No Sugar Chocolate LaraBar Truffles
Coconut Chicken (or Beef) Curry with Noodles
Raspberry Bliss Bars

RECIPES/ Sweets

Uncle Sam Cereal Mallow Bars

We all know everyone loves a good Krispie Rice Marshmallow Bar. Kids love their gooey sweetness and crunch. Mom’s love the ease of making them. The only thing we didn’t love around here is how unhealthy they are, so I set about figuring out a way to change that!

Typical krispy rice cereal has very, very little fiber in it, and basically turns to sugar after ingesting. This spikes blood sugar levels, which is never a good thing. I knew I had to find a cereal that had lots of fiber & protein in it, and whole grains. This would keep blood sugar leveled & be much more filling.

Uncle Sams cereal is made of 4 ingredients. It fit the bill for my recipe. We also added a bit of o’s cereal. You all know how much I like the circle shape around here, so I added those just for pretty.

I like that this recipe added nutrition to calories. A plain krispy rice mallow treat is just empty calories. These still have the sugar from the marshmallows, but it also gives the body some nutrition, so no more empty calories!

They are made just like regular krispy treats. Super easy! My kids thought I was super mom when they tasted them. They loved that they were yummy, I loved that they were nutritious!

Uncle Sam Cereal Mallow Bars

3 tbsp butter (I used Earth Balance)
4 cups miniature marshmallows (or a 10oz pkg of regular marshmallows)
6 cups cereal

In a large pan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

Using wax paper or buttered spatula (or buttered fingers!) spread evenly into a 9×13 inch buttered pan. (My bars were thinner as I used a larger pan). Let cool completely and cut into squares.

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Raw Chocolate Slice

Not many people turn down a piece of chocolate slice. Even though they say, “oh I shouldn’t ” but still take a piece and perhaps feel a little guilty afterwards.

Well, this raw chocolate slice is made from whole foods – no artificial junk in here. So go ahead indulge with no need to feel guilty about it.

This was one of the first raw recipes I came up with and it has always been one of my favorites. It’s easy to make with no oven needed. It will keep for ages in the freezer, but if you are like me it won’t last long! The freezer is where I like to store it, it can be devoured straight from the freezer.

All you are going to need are the raw ingredients, a food processor, a container to put the slice in, and your fridge or freezer to let it chill.

Ingredients

6-8 Fresh medjool dates

¼ cup of sultanas (raisins)

1 cup of nuts plus a few extra to sprinkle on top of slice (they can be mixed nuts, I like to use macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts or walnuts)

pinch of good quality salt

1 Tbsp of melted coconut oil

1/3 cup of raw honey

2 Tsp of water

½ cup of raw cacao powder (different than cocoa powder, see *below)

1/3 cup of raw cacao powder for the icing

Directions

Place your nuts into your food processor and process until crumbly.

Add your dates and sultanas and process again. Now add to the mix your salt, cacao and raw honey and process till it starts to come together. If the mix is too dry add a little water a bit at a time till the mix sticks together when pressed into a ball. Press this mix into a small lined container. And pop in the freezer while you make the Icing.

For the icing add 1/3 cup of raw cacao powder along with melted coconut oil, raw honey and a pinch of salt to bring out the flavor. Process until it all comes together. If the mix is too thick add a little water to make it thinner. It should be a runny silky icing, which will firm up in the freezer.

Pour the icing onto the raw chocolate slice and sprinkle with crushed nuts. Pop back into the freezer till the icing firms up then slice and enjoy. This slice keeps great in the freezer if it lasts that long.

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So…got a chocolate craving? What are you waiting for? Go make this slice and tell me how you like it!

*Organic Raw Cocao Powder is made by compressing raw cacao beans and extracting the fats. Raw Chocolate contains more than 300 nutritional compounds including: Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, sulphur (the beauty mineral), Tryptophan (the love chemical), Anandamide (the bliss chemical), Phenylethaylamine (PEA, the joy molecule), Polyphenols (heart-nurturing), MAO inhibitor (appetite suppressant).

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