Raw Chocolate
Cacao, touted to be one of nature’s greatest healing gifts, is a rare find in bought chocolates. There are some raw chocolates on the market now and these are readily found in organic shops and some health food stores. As always though, I would suggest you make it yourself; with some patience, a lot of joy and finger licking goodness you will have your own magical and beautiful supply of nature’s little treat!
The following is an easier and less expensive way to make chocolate. I give you a base recipe from which you can add nourishment and deliciousness to. For those of you keen to learn more, come and do a cacao class with me. We will use cacao butter and other super foods in our raw chocolate treasures.
Ingredients
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup raw cacao powder
1 cup raw goji berries
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp wholefood sweetener, to taste (add more if you want very sweet) Examples: maple syrup, honey, vegan honey
Lots of love and joy!
Method
Blend ingredients thoroughly in your food processor. I like the goji berries to remain whole so if you have a Thermomix put it on reverse for this stage as for other processors, do it slowly or mix by hand.
Once mixed pour into your favourite mould (I love these in love heart moulds) or chocolate foils. Place teaspoons of the mixture into little foil cups or moulds and refrigerate immediately.
You can increase the ingredients quantities and store the little chocolate treats in your fridge where they will await your pleasure.
Remember cacao is deeply healing and an aphrodisiac, so a love ritual between you and your beloved might just involve these little treasures!
Note: This is your base, you can serve as is or you can add a beautiful sun dried fruit to these i.e. wild harvested dried blueberries, sour cherries, cranberries, white mulberries, inca berries, bee pollen, chilli, cayenne etc. You can do small quantities of each and have a selection of petit raw chocolate ready for the feasting or the emergency snack.
Alternately, use food grade essential oils to enhance the flavour of your treasures; Wild Orange, Peppermint and Spearmint to mention a few!
The following is an easier and less expensive way to make chocolate. I give you a base recipe from which you can add nourishment and deliciousness to. For those of you keen to learn more, come and do a cacao class with me. We will use cacao butter and other super foods in our raw chocolate treasures.
Ingredients
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup raw cacao powder
1 cup raw goji berries
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp wholefood sweetener, to taste (add more if you want very sweet) Examples: maple syrup, honey, vegan honey
Lots of love and joy!
Method
Blend ingredients thoroughly in your food processor. I like the goji berries to remain whole so if you have a Thermomix put it on reverse for this stage as for other processors, do it slowly or mix by hand.
Once mixed pour into your favourite mould (I love these in love heart moulds) or chocolate foils. Place teaspoons of the mixture into little foil cups or moulds and refrigerate immediately.
You can increase the ingredients quantities and store the little chocolate treats in your fridge where they will await your pleasure.
Remember cacao is deeply healing and an aphrodisiac, so a love ritual between you and your beloved might just involve these little treasures!
Note: This is your base, you can serve as is or you can add a beautiful sun dried fruit to these i.e. wild harvested dried blueberries, sour cherries, cranberries, white mulberries, inca berries, bee pollen, chilli, cayenne etc. You can do small quantities of each and have a selection of petit raw chocolate ready for the feasting or the emergency snack.
Alternately, use food grade essential oils to enhance the flavour of your treasures; Wild Orange, Peppermint and Spearmint to mention a few!
YouTube: Making Raw Chocolate
YouTube: Flavouring Cacao Creations with Essential Oils
Raw Fudge
Food Alchemy's Chia Raw Fudge
This is a delicious and simple raw fudge recipe. However because of the coconut oil content be sure to keep it refrigerated at all times. Coconut oil liquefies in the heat, thus you will end up with a chocolate sauce if you do not keep it cold! (This might just be divine!) Thus, not to take picnics or lunch boxes (unless using esky with ice).
Ingredients
2 cups raw/activated almonds or one scoop chia seeds for nut free
1 cup coconut oil (does not have to be in liquid form, softened makes it easier – you can do this by sitting the jar in a pot of hot water in the colder times of the year when it has solidified)
½ - 1 cup raw honey (depending on sweetness of honey)
1 cup raw cocoa powder
1 tsp pure vanilla (I scrape seeds from the vanilla pod- so delicious) or you can use a pure, organic vanilla extract
½ tsp high quality sea salt (i.e. Celtic sea salt)
Preparation
Place all ingredients into a food processor (a Thermomix is perfect for this) and process until well blended.
Note: In the Thermomix it does not take long, just be sure to scrape down the sides.
Line a large loaf or slice pan with parchment paper/baking paper and then pour mixture into the tray (spread till about ½ inch thick). Cover the top with another sheet of parchment/baking paper and refrigerate until set.
Cut into small squares (or leave as is and cut as you go) and store in airtight container in fridge.
This is a long lasting recipe - depending how quick you all are to eat it! It is a healthy, nutrient dense snack and great for children and adults. During winter, it is great to build the immunity. Any signs of a bug coming on have; a piece of fudge! The coconut oil is anti-viral/fungal and anti-bacterial and great for supporting the immunity.
I hope you enjoy the fudge, happy creating and happy eating. Remember you can use any nuts you enjoy really. Hazelnuts, walnuts and cashews all work in this, depending on what you have on hand. If you do not want to activate them simply soak them to make them more bio-available. Remember to use your imagination with what you would like to go into this; I will say chia seeds are divine in this fudge!
Add 1 scoop of chia seeds for an immune system boost...and deliciousness!
Ingredients
2 cups raw/activated almonds or one scoop chia seeds for nut free
1 cup coconut oil (does not have to be in liquid form, softened makes it easier – you can do this by sitting the jar in a pot of hot water in the colder times of the year when it has solidified)
½ - 1 cup raw honey (depending on sweetness of honey)
1 cup raw cocoa powder
1 tsp pure vanilla (I scrape seeds from the vanilla pod- so delicious) or you can use a pure, organic vanilla extract
½ tsp high quality sea salt (i.e. Celtic sea salt)
Preparation
Place all ingredients into a food processor (a Thermomix is perfect for this) and process until well blended.
Note: In the Thermomix it does not take long, just be sure to scrape down the sides.
Line a large loaf or slice pan with parchment paper/baking paper and then pour mixture into the tray (spread till about ½ inch thick). Cover the top with another sheet of parchment/baking paper and refrigerate until set.
Cut into small squares (or leave as is and cut as you go) and store in airtight container in fridge.
This is a long lasting recipe - depending how quick you all are to eat it! It is a healthy, nutrient dense snack and great for children and adults. During winter, it is great to build the immunity. Any signs of a bug coming on have; a piece of fudge! The coconut oil is anti-viral/fungal and anti-bacterial and great for supporting the immunity.
I hope you enjoy the fudge, happy creating and happy eating. Remember you can use any nuts you enjoy really. Hazelnuts, walnuts and cashews all work in this, depending on what you have on hand. If you do not want to activate them simply soak them to make them more bio-available. Remember to use your imagination with what you would like to go into this; I will say chia seeds are divine in this fudge!
Add 1 scoop of chia seeds for an immune system boost...and deliciousness!
Raw Chocolate Love
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- Peppermint Bliss Balls
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