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Chocolate Chia Balls

YIELD: Makes 12 Balls (12 Servings) PREP: 5 mins COOK: 10 mins READY IN: 15 mins Ingredients 1/2 Cup Raw Almonds 1/2 Cup Raw Walnuts 5 Medjool Dates Pitted 2 Tbsp Melted Coconut Oil 1/2 Cup Raw Cacao Powder 2 Tsp Maca Powder 1/2 Cup Amaranth Puffs Chia Seeds To Roll Instructions In a food processor/blender, crush the almonds and walnuts into a fine meal Add dates, coconut oil, cacao and maca powder, and blend until smooth Using the reverse function, or in a bowl, stir through the amaranth puffs Roll into balls, then coat in chia seeds- you want the balls to stick together; if they don't wet your hands and roll again! Store in the fridge COURSE: Dessert SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

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Raw Caramel Slice

YIELD: Makes 8 Slices or 16 Squares (8-16 Servings) PREP: 5 mins COOK: 10 mins READY IN: 30 mins Ingredients 1 Cup Raw Macadamia Nuts 2 Tbsp Raw Cacao Powder 1 Vanilla Bean Pod Scraped 1 Tbsp Coconut Sugar 1/4 Cup Melted Coconut Oil 2 Cups Raw Cashews Soaked for 4 Hours 2 Tbsp Melted Cacao Butter 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil 2 Medjool Dates Pitted 1 Tbsp Raw Maca Powder Tiny Pinch Sea Salt 1 Tbsp Coconut Sugar 2 Tbsp Raw Cacao Powder 2 Tbsp Melted Coconut Oil 1 Tsp Coconut Sugar Instructions Base In a blender, process the macadamia nuts until they become a fine flour Add cacao powder, vanilla bean, coconut sugar and melted coconut oil together, then spoon into tray and press down. This is the base. Pop into the freezer for 15 minutes and clean blender Drain cashews,...

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Cacao Superball Truffles

YIELD: Makes 8 Superballs (8 Servings) PREP: 5 mins COOK: 15-30 set time mins READY IN: 20 mins Ingredients 1 Tbsp Raw Cacao Powder 2 Tsp Coconut Butter 1 Tbsp Mesquite Powder 2 Tsp Raw Cacao Powder 2 Tsp Maca Powder 2 Tsp Lucuma Powder 1/4 Cup Almond Meal 1 Tbsp Goji Berries 1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds 1 Tbsp Pepitas 1 Tsp Raw Coconut Sugar Optional Extra Cacao Instructions In a double boiler, over low heat, melt cacao and coconut butter Add all ingredients in a blender or processor, and pulse until finely chopped and blended Roll into balls using wet hands Roll in extra cacao and allow to set in the fridge Will last for 2 weeks in a container (if they last that long!) CUISINE: American COURSE: Dessert SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

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Cacao Coconut Rough

YIELD: Makes 8 Squares Ingredients 1/2 Cup Raw Almonds 3/4 Cup Coconut Oil Melted 1 Tbsp Coconut Butter Or 1 Tbsp Almond Butter 1 Cup Shredded Coconut 1 1/2 Bananas 1/4 Cup Raw Cacao Powder Instructions Line a small, rectangle baking tray with baking paper In a high powered blender or food processor, blend the almonds until they become a fine meal Add the melted coconut oil, coconut or almond butter, shredded coconut and bananas Blend until smooth, then press 3/4 mixture down into the tray With the remaining mixture, add the cacao and stir well Pour on top, and freeze for 15 minutes Cut into squares and freeze until ready to serve COURSE: Dessert SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

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Gooey, Tangy Chocolate Fudge

YIELD: Makes 12ish Squares (12 Servings) PREP: 5 mins COOK: 10 mins READY IN: 17 mins Ingredients 1 Cup Full Fat Coconut Cream Zest of Half Lemon 1 Vanilla Bean Pod Scrapped 300 Grams Good Quality 85% Cocoa Chocolate Broken Into Small Pieces 1 Tbsp Extra Raw Cacao Powder 1-2 Drops Stevia 1 Tsp Freshly Grated Ginger 1 Tsp Grated Orange Zest 1 Tsp Cinnamon 1/2 Tsp Chilli Powder 2-3 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil Instructions In a small saucepan, heat coconut cream to a gentle boil When it begins to bubble, add the lemon zest, vanilla paste and chocolate (and/or any optional flavourings) Stir until it becomes a nice, smooth consistency then pour into a lined tray and refrigerate Leave to set overnight then cut into squares and enjoy! CUISINE: American COURSE: Dessert SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

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