Bliss Balls

I've been making a version of this for about the last 20 years.   For many many years it was a staple treat for the kids and a lot healthier for them than I ever led them to believe.
 
I don't follow a recipe so they are a bit different every time.

This is today's recipe.  I didn't actually measure anything so I'm going have a stab at the quantity.  Basically use just whizz it up till it all starts to stick together.  If it's too dry to stick together, just add more dates.

15 Medjool Dates (seed removed)
1 Cup Almonds
1/4 Cup Chia Seeds
1/2 Cup Shredded Coconut
1 teaspoon of vanilla paste
2 tablespoons Cacao Powder

I used the turbo button on the Thermomix until it's combined and sticking together. Then form into balls and rolled in Sesame Seeds.

I like to take a couple of these to work to have mid afternoon rather than visiting the chocolate box or the vending machine.  Two is plenty to cure a sweet craving.   

This is what I take if I haven't made bliss balls.  Ha Ha the lazy woman's bliss ball.   Still bliss to eat though!

A Raw Chocolate Tart

This is a super easy Raw Dessert.  Gluten free, dairy free and sugar free. This is the link to the recipe however I substituted Raspberries for Strawberries and Hazelnuts for Pecans.  It was delicious!

http://www.wholefoodsimply.com/to-live-for-chocolate-tart/

Raw Brownies

I've been following a blog called Fragrant Vanilla Cake.  This girl makes lots of yummy looking treats without using dairy or wheat and without cooking.

 

I gave the Brownies a try today and while it was quite a long process they are very delicious.

This is definitely a "sometimes" food as it's quite expensive to make given the amount of nuts involved.  The other challenge was cracking a coconut and getting all the flesh out to make the topping.

Lots of fun.

Chocolate Berry Chia Pudding

My first attempt at  Chia Pudding


1/2 Cup Cashews
1 Cup Water
3/4 Frozen Berries (or fresh)
2 Tablespoons Honey
1 Tablespoon Raw Cacao Powder
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract

I whizzed all of this up in my handy Tribest Blender.

Then poured it over 4 tablespoons of White Chia Seeds (you could use black) I stirred for at least 3 minutes to ensure the Chia was mixed through all of the liquid.

I then poured into these 3 glasses and put in the fridge.  It was set within a couple of hours.

For the crunchy bit on the top I whizzed up some shredded coconut a piece of raw chocolate and some coconut palm sugar.

It tasted great !

Killing a Cold

I have a bit of a head cold so I'm blitzing it today with Raw Food and juice.

Apple, celery, kale, lemon and ginger in my trusty Tribest blender.

 

 

 

A Raw Food Lunch

I just made this awesome Raw Food Lunch with beautiful Essene bread from Pure Life.  It was so tasty I think I'll do something similar for dinner.