Raw Chia Brownie aka Choco-chia!

Choco-chia

Raw Brownies with a Twist & a Crisp! 
You will love these brownies because they are healthy and incredibly yummy! Remember those little debbie's brownies that were moist and thick but artificial and unhealthy?? Well these have little debbie beat by a long shot! Made with real cacao "chocolate" and chia seeds for an added crisp and energy boost, these raw brownies are super easy to make and will support your healthy lifestyle!

Yield: 12 Brownies

Tools: Food Processor

Prep Time: 10min

Freeze Time: 1hr

Ingredients

2 cups Pecans -Process first until fine

8-12 Dates -Add to pecans and process until all the big chunks have disappeared

5 tbsp Cacao Powder

1/4 cup Coconut Nectar

1/4 cup Chia Seeds CHECK OUT CHIA SEED BENEFITS!

2 tbsp Coconut Flakes -or- oil

1 tsp salt

optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla extract -or- aprox. 1/4 tsp vanilla bean, walnuts for topping

-process pecans

-add in dates

-process the rest of the ingredients

-smooth out mixture into pan

-add walnuts

-freeze for an hour

-refrigerate

-repeat ;-) These go fast so plan on making them again!

                                  

Raw Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Raw "oatmeal" takes 5 minutes to make and is a healthy meal for anytime! 

Complete with fruits and nuts this is sure to be a favorite!

This recipe makes a pretty large batch and I normally shape cookies out of the leftovers and put it on the dehydrator for a mid day snack!

Ingredients:

1 apple cored

1 banana

1 cup walnuts, pecans, and/or cashews

5-6 figs

2 dates

optional:

1 tsp maca powder, pinch of celtic salt

-Process all ingredients in food processor

-You can add hot water to make it a hot meal but it tastes good cold as well!