Versatile, Raw, Healthy and Delicious - Cacao can be used in many of your favourite recipes for that delicious chocolate taste and also to add important vitamins and minerals to your diet.
Cacao - literally "Food of the Gods" is packed full of goodness, being a powerful source of phytonutrients, beta-carotene, aminos, protein, omega 3, calcium, zinc, iron, copper, sulfur, potassium and chromium. On top of all that it is possibly the best food source of magnesium there is, giving it high status in relieving stress and tight muscles.
Though beneficial to everyone, Cacao is considered the new woman's "best friend".
Organic cacao products are not stripped of their high nutritional content and are free from all the toxic chemicals found in conventional cocoa. Even more reason to kick back and savour your favourite chocolate recipes. Enjoy!
Showing posts with label Raw. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Raw. Show all posts
30 April 2009
13 April 2009
Choc Vegan Fudge
1 cup LSA
2 cup raw Tahini
2 cups sultanas (soaked for 8 hours, then drained)
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
1/4 cup agave syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
Using a Vital Max or similiar juicer, process the tahini and the sultanas to make a paste. (Use the puree attachment).
Process the remaining ingredients in a food processor. Remove and add to a large bowl with the tahini paste. Stir together and press out into a square pan.
Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
Cut and serve. Mmmm..
2 cup raw Tahini
2 cups sultanas (soaked for 8 hours, then drained)
1/4 cup raw cacao powder
1/4 cup agave syrup
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
Using a Vital Max or similiar juicer, process the tahini and the sultanas to make a paste. (Use the puree attachment).
Process the remaining ingredients in a food processor. Remove and add to a large bowl with the tahini paste. Stir together and press out into a square pan.
Refrigerate for 5 minutes.
Cut and serve. Mmmm..
Raw Cacao Power Punch Smoothie
Serves 2
1 cup raw almonds, soaked
3 cups filtered water
6 tbl raw cacao powder
3 tbl LSA
1 tbl pure coconut oil
3 tbl maca powder
1/4 cup agave syrup
pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon and cayenne
1 ripe banana
To make Almond Milk
Pulse almonds until just fine. Add water and process further until milk forms. Use as is or strain through a fine sieve. For an even smoother consistency, strain through cheesecloth, squeeze and drain. (Use pulp in other recipes).
Pour milk into blender. Add other ingredients and blend until well combined.
Drink immediately.
NB: Rice or soymilk may be substituted for the Almond milk.
1 cup raw almonds, soaked
3 cups filtered water
6 tbl raw cacao powder
3 tbl LSA
1 tbl pure coconut oil
3 tbl maca powder
1/4 cup agave syrup
pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon and cayenne
1 ripe banana
To make Almond Milk
Pulse almonds until just fine. Add water and process further until milk forms. Use as is or strain through a fine sieve. For an even smoother consistency, strain through cheesecloth, squeeze and drain. (Use pulp in other recipes).
Pour milk into blender. Add other ingredients and blend until well combined.
Drink immediately.
NB: Rice or soymilk may be substituted for the Almond milk.
Raw Chocolate Sauce
This simple sauce is divine served as a dipping sauce for fruit, breads or biscuits. It is also delicious drizzled over raw icecream and desserts. Enjoy!
1 cup pure coconut oil
1 cup maple syrup/agave syrup
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
1 cup pure coconut oil
1 cup maple syrup/agave syrup
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
06 April 2009
Choc Banana Pick Me Up
Serves 2
2 cups of Full Cream Organic Milk (Raw is Best)
1 ripe Banana
1 heaped tbl Raw Cacao Powder
1 tbl LSA
Raw honey to taste
Blend all ingredients together. Pour in glasses and sprinkle with more Cacao on top. Serve with a Strawberry and Enjoy!!
2 cups of Full Cream Organic Milk (Raw is Best)
1 ripe Banana
1 heaped tbl Raw Cacao Powder
1 tbl LSA
Raw honey to taste
Blend all ingredients together. Pour in glasses and sprinkle with more Cacao on top. Serve with a Strawberry and Enjoy!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)