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Fudgy Cacao Balls

This is a special recipe for all my readers who feel they just NEED a healthy chocolaty treat, OCCASIONALLY!

2 cups ground raw almonds

3/4 cup raw cacao powder

1/2 cup raisins

8 dates, pitted

1 tbsp coconut oil

a pinch of himalayan salt

3 tbsp water

1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut flakes

  • Soak almonds in water for 24 hours, then rinse well.
  • Place them in a dehydrator or on 150 degrees in oven until dried.
  • grind almonds to a flour .
  • add dates, raisins, cacao, coconut oil and salt
  • blend well in food processor
  • add water blend again
  • take a small amount of batter and roll with damp hands into a walnut sized ball
  •  dip in coconut and place on tray
  • repeat until the mixture is all used up
  • Refrigerate to harden to a fudge like consistency

NOTE: These delicious fudge balls are a treat and are meant to be enjoyed in moderation. Cacao has many beneficial elements, but also caffeine and other compounds that are not healthy in large amounts.

Apple-zucchini muffins

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prep time: 10 minutes

cook time: 20 minutes
serves 9

* 1 medium zucchini, shredded (about 1 cup full)
* 1 apple, grated (about 1/2 cup)
* 1 cup almond butter
* 1/4 cup raw honey
* 2 organic eggs lightly beaten
* 2 tsps ground cinnamon
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1/2 tsp nutmeg
* 1/2 tsp allspice
* 1/4 tsp ginger
* 1/2 tsp baking powder
*pinch of himalayan salt
-preheat oven to 350
-shred zucchini and squeeze out excess water
-shred apple
-mix well with all other ingredients
-put in muffin tray and bake 15-20 min or until toothpick comes out clean
-makes about 9 muffins
-enjoy!!