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I got this delicious recipe from the Gorilla Foods cookbook, although I changed crusts to make it even more decadent.
Crust:
1 1/3 Cups hazel nut aka filberts
4 Lg. pitted dates
3 Tbsp. cacao butter, melted....gently melt your cacao butter in a double boiler stirring often.
1/4 Tsp. salt
Pinch vanilla powder or a dash of extract.
Filling:
1 Cup cacao powder http://bit.ly/SunfoodsCacao
17 pitted dates
3/4 Cup hemp seeds...packed full of Omegas!
1/4 Cup and 3 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted or softened http://bit.ly/SunfoodsCoconutOil
1/4 Cup cacao butter, melted http://bit.ly/SunfoodsCoconutOil
2 5/8 Cups water
2 Tbsp. coconut flakes for garnish
2 Tbsp. cacao nibs, for garnish
Crust:
1. Place all ingredients except cacao butter in food processor and process till fine.
2. Add cacao butter and process until combined.
3. Press into a 10 inch springform pan 3/4 up the sides.
Filling:
1. In a blender, place all ingredients and blend until oil is incorporated and mixture is smooth.
2. Pour into pie crust and refrigerate to set (3 to 4 hours).
3. Carefully remove from springform pan and slide pie onto a large plate.
4. Garnish with sprinkles of coconut flakes and cacao nibs.
There are two things I love, Sunfoods and Raw Cacao. You can do so much with raw cacao it's amazing and, yes, it's a super food: HOORAY!!! Here's a list of some the benefits:
Raw chocolate contains many important vitamins and minerals including:4
Magnesium, and other essential minerals including calcium, sulfur, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, and manganese
Polyphenols called flavonoids, with antioxidant properties
Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, E
Essential heart-healthy fat: oleic acid a monounsaturated fat
Protein
Fiber
- See more at: http://www.builtlean.com/2012/04/12/raw-chocolate/#sthash.WmAySVYQ.dpuf
Raw chocolate contains many important vitamins and minerals including:4
Magnesium, and other essential minerals including calcium, sulfur, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, and manganese
Polyphenols called flavonoids, with antioxidant properties
Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, E
Essential heart-healthy fat: oleic acid a monounsaturated fat
Protein
Fiber
- See more at: http://www.builtlean.com/2012/04/12/raw-chocolate/#sthash.WmAySVYQ.dpuf
Raw chocolate contains many important vitamins and minerals including:4
Magnesium, and other essential minerals including calcium, sulfur, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, and manganese
Polyphenols called flavonoids, with antioxidant properties
Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, E
Essential heart-healthy fat: oleic acid a monounsaturated fat
Protein
Fiber
- See more at: http://www.builtlean.com/2012/04/12/raw-chocolate/#sthash.WmAySVYQ.dpuf
*1. Raw Cacao can lower blood pressure!
*2. Raw Cacao can improve cardiovascular function and health!
*3. Raw Cacao can neutralize free radicals!
*4. Raw Chocolate can improve digestion!
*5. Raw Chocolate can enhance physical and mental well-being!
Three cheers for CACAO!
Of course, Sunfoods' cacao is of amazing quality along with all of their products. Plus right now they have free shipping on orders over $49 compared to their normal free shipping on orders over $125* bit.ly/SunfoodsCacao
When you click on the link, they also provide you with some freedelicious recipes!
Here's a video they made on the cacao that they sell:
) Raw chocolate can lower blood pressure & improve circulation
Flavanols, theobromine, and other components found in cacao may lower
blood pressure and enhance circulation by promoting dilation, strength,
and health of blood vessels
2) Raw chocolate can promote cardiovascular function & health
The antioxidant power of flavonoids and essential minerals and vitamins found in cacao can support healthy heart functioning5 by lowering blood pressure, improving blood flow, lowering LDL cholesterol, and reducing plaque buildup on artery walls.6
3) Raw chocolate Can Neutralize free radicals
High levels of antioxidants protect the body from a buildup of free
radicals from sun exposure, pollution, cigarette smoking, etc., which
may damage healthy body tissue giving rise to cancer and cardiovascular
disease.
4) Raw Chocolate can improve digestion
A sufficient amount of fiber delivered with each serving of cacao
supports digestion while cacao stimulates the body’s production of
digestive enzymes.
5) Raw chocolate can enhance physical and mental well-being
There are many components of cacao including alkaloids, proteins,
beta-carotene, leucine, linoleic, lipase, lysine, and theobromine, that
all work together to improve physical and mental health. For example,
theombromine helps to stimulate the central nervous system, relax smooth
muscles, and dilate blood vessels, giving the body a boost of energy;
“bliss” chemicals found in cacao help to increase circulation and
availability of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in brain,
improving mood and combating depression.
- See more at: http://www.builtlean.com/2012/04/12/raw-chocolate/#sthash.WmAySVYQ.dpuf
Magnesium, and other essential minerals including calcium, sulfur, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, and manganese
Polyphenols called flavonoids, with antioxidant properties
Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, E
Essential heart-healthy fat: oleic acid a monounsaturated fat
Protein
Fiber
- See more at: http://www.builtlean.com/2012/04/12/raw-chocolate/#sthash.WmAySVYQ.dpuf
Raw chocolate contains many important vitamins and minerals including:4
Magnesium, and other essential minerals including calcium, sulfur, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, and manganese
Polyphenols called flavonoids, with antioxidant properties
Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, E
Essential heart-healthy fat: oleic acid a monounsaturated fat
Protein
Fiber
- See more at: http://www.builtlean.com/2012/04/12/raw-chocolate/#sthash.WmAySVYQ.dpuf
Fall is the season for persimmons, which if you have not tried one, I highly recommend them. They have a delicate, but sweet flavor that is hard to describe. You want to make sure your persimmon is incredibly ripe for the sweetest flavor.
I saw a recipe for Persimmon Pudding, which was not vegan or raw and I thought, I bet this can be made vegan and raw with Chia. Chia seeds are so amazing. You can make a pudding out of any fruit or milk with chia. I absolutely love it! You can find chia seeds at most health food type stores, but you can get a really nice quality chia from Sunfoods, which is a great super food supplier: http://bit.ly/SunfoodsChiaSeeds
This pudding will make a hardy breakfast food or a delicious dessert. It almost reminds me of pumpkin pie. This recipes serves one to two people.
Raw Persimmon Pudding
In a high speed blender or food processor, add 1 to 2 very ripe persimmons.
Add 2 tablespoons chia seed
Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
Blend until smooth and creamy, kind of peanut butter consistency
Top with chopped or whole pecans and goji berries.
It's that time of year to take advantage of all the wonderful pumpkins, squash and other fabulous gourds out there. I came upon this recipe from This House of Joy, which has amazing recipes. It takes two of my favorite things and combines them into a super hearty, healthy morning smoothie. It's the perfect way to kick off the day!
What is MACA?
Maca is a plant from the Peruvian Andes. Its
root has been prized for thousands of years due to its ability to
increase energy, stamina and fertility for all people and animals who
eat it.
Maca is very nutrient-dense. Dried Maca root
contains 13-16% protein, 8.5% fiber, 19 essential amino acids, vitamins
A, B1, B2, B3, C and D, minerals iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, sodium,
potassium, calcium, several glucosinolates, 20 free fatty acids, and
unique compounds called macaenes and macamides. Beyond that, Maca is
one of only a handful of foods considered to be an “adaptogen.”
Maca can aid in hormone balancing, endocrine and thyroid function enhancement and even immune system enhancement.
In addition to maca, this smoothie is boosted with:
Coconut oil for fatty acids, metabolism, and anti-microbial properties.
Bee pollen for energy and a boost to the immune system.
If you are wondering where can I purchase some maca? Many health food stores and co-ops carry it. Also you can order it online. Sunfoods carries a very nice quality maca that I use:
