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Blueberry Choc-Nut Bars

YIELD: 12 slices PREP: 10 mins COOK: 15 mins READY IN: 25 mins These bars will not last long in your house! Make double, trust me! Ingredients 1/4 cup hazelnuts 1/2 cup sesame seeds 1/2 cup almonds 1/4 cup pecans 1/2 cup tahini 1/2 cup Coco Jam (or mix raw coconut sugar with 1/2 cup boiling water) 1/2 cup amaranth puffs 1 cup almond meal 1/2-1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen 250 g dark chocolate Instructions Preheat oven to 150ºC In a food processor, pulse the hazelnuts, sesame seeds, almonds and pecans until they are roughly chopped In a small saucepan, gently heat the tahini and Coco Jam; make sure it doesn't burn! We just want to heat it enough to make it runny In a large bowl, mix the crushed nuts, amaranth puffs and almond...

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Brown Rice Mochi

Brown Rice Mochi is steamed, pounded glutinous rice, that is eaten widely in Asian countries in many different ways. Here is a simple (pre-made) mochi that is sweetened by coconut sugar and offset by the saltiness of coconut aminos. Delicious! YIELD: 4 pieces (2 Servings) PREP: 5 mins COOK: 10 mins READY IN: 15 mins Brown Rice Mochi is steamed, pounded glutinous rice, that is eaten widely in Asian countries in many different ways. Here is a simple (pre-made) mochi that is sweetened by coconut sugar and offset by the saltiness of coconut aminos. Delicious! Ingredients 2 pieces brown rice mochi- Spiral brand halved 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp coconut aminos or nama shoyu/soy sauce 2 tsp coconut sugar  Instructions Heat sesame oil in a non-stick pan Cut...

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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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Roasted Beetroot Bruschetta….

YIELD: 2 Servings PREP: 30 mins COOK: 10 mins READY IN: 40 mins Ingredients 2 large beetroots peeled and quartered 1 Garlic Clove 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Cumin Powder 1 tbsp Good Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tbsp Vegan Sour Cream Fresh Ciabatta bread Tomato chopped Basil Instructions Wrap the beetroot in foil, and bake for 1 hour at 180ºC, or until soft. Unwrap and allow to cool before handling Blend the beetroot, garlic, lemon juice, cumin powder, olive oil, and sour cream until you reach desired consistency Spread on toasted ciabatta bread and top with tomato and basil. Serve immediately. CUISINE: Italian COURSE: Snack SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

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