Raw Energy Truffles

These truffles, made entirely with raw ingredients, provide all the goodness of essential fatty acids with the added benefits of cacao. The outcome is delicious and gives a real energy boost!

Raw food provides raw energy!

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. raw cacao nibs

1 tbsp raw flax seeds
1 tsp. raw sesame seeds
1 tsp. raw pumpkin seeds
1 tsp. raw sunflower seeds
½ tsp. cocoa powder
½ tsp. maca powder
2 tsp. raw honey

The process:
-Grind up the nibs and seeds in a coffee grinder.
-Mix with maca, cocoa powder, and honey in a small bowl. The mixture will not fully clump together.
-Form into small balls.
-Optional: coat with a pre-made EFA mix as described in previous post.
-Store in the refrigerator, they will become thicker after cooling.

Medicinal properties:
Cacao:Contains; flavonoids, phenylethylalamine, anandamide, magnesium, sulfur, oleic acid, theobromine, tryptophan, Cacao beans and nibs contain more flavonoid antioxidants than most other vegetables and fruits up to four times as much concentrated antioxidants as green tea. Cacao stimulates the production of serotonin and endorphins, and contains phenylethylalamine and anandamide, two chemicals that elevate the mood and help increase focus.
Cacao beans are also rich in magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and potassium. They are also a good source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, E and pantothenic acid.

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Mint Zucchini Brownies

Although deserts don't play a key role in a healthy diet, the occasional indulgence is perfectly acceptable. Besides, I wanted to get this blog off to a sweet start!

With veggies and herbs this desert is almost good for you. The zucchini is used in place of oil or shortening to make these brownies super moist without altering the flavor.

Ingredients:
(wet)

1/3 C rice milk
1/2 C sweetener (agave nectar, maple syrup, or cane sugar)
3 Tbsp. unsweetened apple sauce
1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds mixed with 3 Tbsp. warm water (let sit 15 minutes to thicken)
1 tea. vanilla extract
(dry)
3/4 C whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 C rice flour
1/3 C cocoa powder
3/4 tea. baking soda
(other)
1/2 C grated or finely chopped zucchini
1/4 C finely chopped mint
1/4 C vegan chocolate chunks (optional)

The Process:
-Combine wet ingredients in a large bowl.
-In a smaller bowl mix together dry ingredients, then add to the wet.
- fold in zucchini, mint, and chocolate.
-Preheat oven to 350
-Oil an 8 by 8 pan with coconut oil.

Bake - at 350 for 25 minutes or until it passes the toothpick test.

Enjoy!


Medicinal Properties:
Mint- aids digestion, inhibits stomach and pancreatic cancer
Cocoa - improves blood flow and circulation, boosts endorphins, is a natural energizer