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Raw Cherry Chocolate Power Bars- DIY

18 Monday Feb 2013

Posted by cosmohippiechef in dessert, DIY, Snack, vegan

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chocolate, dates, fruit, gluten free, nuts, raw, vegan

DSCN2656Food:

Raw Cherry Chocolate Love Bars– makes 18 bars

3 c. medjool dates, pitted and chopped

1 c. tart dried cherries (local from Farmers Market, you can also find the the bulk section of most grocery stores)

1/2 c. raw cacao powder (find at Whole Foods or Good Earth)

1 c. walnuts

1/2 c. hemp seeds (find at Whole Foods or Good Earth)

1/2 c. ground chia seeds (I use my coffee grinder to grind, store in an airtight container. Find at Whole Foods or Good Earth)

1/2 c. whole chia seeds (for a little crunch on top, thanks Yelana!)

2 T. tahihi

1 tsp. celtic gray salt

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Directions:

1. Place half of the dates, cherries, cacao powder, walnuts, hemp seeds, ground chia (NOT WHOLE CHIA, RESERVE THOSE FOR THE TOP!), 1 T. tahini and 1/2 tsp salt in the food processor. Pulse until well combined. Pour this mixture into a bowl.

2. Place the rest of the dates, cherries, cacao, walnuts, hemp seeds, ground chia, tahini and salt into the processor and pulse again until well combined. Add this mixture to the already processed mixture.

3. Line a large baking dish with parchment paper, make sure the parchment paper hangs over the sides and when folded over covers the entire mixture, this will help when getting the mixture out of the dish. Pour the prepared mixture into the baking dish and spread out evenly with your hands. Press the mixture down and make sure it is even.

4. With a pastry brush or just your hands wet the top of pressed mixture, sprinkle the whole chia seeds over the top of the mixture. Fold the parchment over the mixture, place a heavy book on top and then place in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight. When ready, cut into pieces and store in an airtight container, place in the fridge until ready to eat, Enjoy!

DSCN2647DSCN2648DSCN2657Nutrition:

Chia Seeds: Chia seeds contain omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids are one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory compounds in nature, as well as being great for the brain. Chia seeds contain even more omega three fatty acids by weight than salmon does. These tiny seeds are also a complete protein, meaning that they contain all 8 essential amino acids that your body cannot synthesize on its own, and must get from food. These little seeds of love need to be ground or bloomed in liquid for your body to absorb and utilize them. Sprinkle on oatmeal, salads yogurt or mix into smoothies.

Hemp Seeds: Hemp seeds is a complete protein source. The oil from hemp seed has the highest percentage of essential fatty acids of nearly any seed on earth! Hemp seed contains over twenty trace minerals, it naturally sprouts on the hemp plant lowering phytic acid (these means no need to soak before you eat) and increasing enzymes which makes the seed even more digestible. Hemp seeds essential fatty acid and protein profile provides a healthy alternative to fish.

Cacao Powder: Cacao contains the HIGHEST concentration of antioxidants of any food in the world! By weight cacao has more antioxidant than red wine, berries, acai, pomegranates and goji berries combined. Antioxidants protect us from age related health conditions and illnesses. They shield our DNA from free-radical damage. Cacao also contains magnesium, iron, chromium, manganese, zinc, copper, vitamin C, omega-6 fatty seeds, trytophan, serotonin, fiber and the list goes on. Cacao is truly a ‘super’ food! We even use it in our coffee on the weekend and I use it in my weekly homemade face mask.

Love:

When I am meal planning for the week I usually plan for one savory snack and one ‘sweet’ snack (the need for a sweet treat is for my honey, but for me it needs to be healthy). This last week I wanted to try my hand at ‘larabars’, have you had these before? They are a great quick healthy snack, especially on the go. In my quest to further my skills in the kitchen and being in control of what goes into our bodies, I couldn’t wait to make my own DIY raw power bars. These are truly ‘power’ bars, full of nutrient dense foods and raw to boot. It helps that they feel like a treat but that will help nourish us when we need that little pick me up mid-morning or mid-afternoon. You can use anything that feels good to you, however you will need the dates and some other dried fruit to hold it all together. But go wild!

Raw Chocolate Banana Love Pie

08 Friday Feb 2013

Posted by cosmohippiechef in dessert, vegan

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banana, chocolate, dates, gluten free, nuts, raw, vegan

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Love:

You are going to love this dessert! It is just the right amount of chocolate and banana, the cashew cream is infused with orange and the melted chocolate and chopped pistachio’s on top- stop! Plus the crust is made of caramely-y dates, salty pistachio’s and cinnamon- Delish. I wanted to come up with something special for a project I have at the end of the month but then realized this would be the perfect dessert for you or your special someone on V-Day. I hope you’ll do yourself a favor and treat you or that special someone (it could even be your mom) to this Love pie. This is me sending love to all of you. Happy Love Day!

Nutrition:

Benefits of Love- 1. Reduces stress 2. Promotes mental health 3. Anti- cancer effect 4. Reduces pain 5. Better blood circulation 6. Live longer 7. Lowers blood pressure 8. Reduces risk of heart disease 9. Faster healing 10. Keeps you young

Food:

Raw Chocolate Banana Love Pie– serves 8

(See where the original idea came from here)

Crust:

1/2 c. shelled pistachio’s

1/2 c. medjool dates, removed seed and chop

1/4 t. celtic salt

1/2 t. cinnamon

Filling:

1 1/2 c. cashews, soaked overnight

zest of 2 oranges

1/4 c. fresh orange juice

1 tsp. vanilla

1/3 c. coconut oil

1/3 c. maple syrup or honey

1 c. smashed banana’s (2 ripe banana’s)

1/3. c raw cacao powder

Toppings:

Melted Chocolate Conspiracy Chocolate Sauce

chopped pistachio’s

Directions:

1. Start with the crust, place all of the crust ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until ingredients easily stick together when you squeeze the dough between your fingers. Press into the bottom of a spring form pan until evenly distributed. Place in freezer while you prepare the filling.

2. Rinse out the food processor. Place the soaked, drained cashews in the food processor. Add the orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla. Mix together. Gently melt the coconut oil and maple syrup/honey in a small saucepan over med-low heat until melted, when melted add to the other ingredients while the motor is running.

3. Pour half the cashew orange cream mixture over the prepared crust, spread over the crust. With the rest of the cream mixture add the banana and raw cacao powder, mix well. Pour the chocolate mixture over the cream mixture and spread evenly. Place the pie in the freezer for 2-4 hours. When ready to serve, take pie out of the freezer and let sit for at least 30 min. and then slice and serve. Top with melted Chocolate Conspiracy Chocolate Sauce and chopped pistachio’s.

DSCN2598DSCN2597DSCN2602DSCN2603DSCN2610Other dessert ideas:

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ricotta Cupcakes

Salted Vegan Chocolate Almond Butter Fudge

Pudding two ways- Vegan Chocolate Pudding

Mousse au Chocolat

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