Smart whole food. Kid approved, grownup enjoyed, good for your body and your world.
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Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. -- Michael Pollan
I wish I could take credit for that because I think it sums up how we should eat. Simply -- eat stuff that really is food, instead of stuff that is food like substance. The supermarket is almost entirely food-like-substances, and, my friends, you should probably never ever eat them.
Fortunately, there is a world of deliciousness out there, and it can all be had in a way that not only doesn't harm your health, but in a way that benefits you hugely.
I think it's important to eat stuff that satisfies you, that keeps your blood sugar stable, and that gives you stuff your body really needs to run optimally.
But baby, it's gotta taste good.
For food that is usual gluten free, usually free of cane sugar, usually super low on the glycemic index, full of protein, fiber, flavour, and excellent energy, join me and Alice down the rabbit hole.
Every recipe on this blog is my own original effort and idea, so please pass 'em on, giving credit where credit is due.
Many thanks, and come back often. I'm really glad you are here!
:)
Saturday, 11 January 2014
Colin's Favourite Vegan Fudge
Colin loves this. Now, with more chia and no flax. You know. I use the term fudge loosely. This bears no resemblance to condensed milk and corn syrup. It's a dense, lovely, sweet, delicious, rich, chocolate concoction that will uplift your spirit and entrance your taste buds. You'll think you're eating candy. You'll think you're dancing with the devil. But you won't be. You'll be feeding your body and your spirit with good real food that truly grows on this amazing planet of ours. Namaste.
Loads of vanilla and cacao do something fancy with coconut oil, dates, shredded coconut, and chia seeds. That might make it sound like something you eat for breakfast, but you'll swear you're eating something decadent and naughty. Amazing.
ingredients:
2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup cacao
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tbsp ground vanilla bean
1 tsp stevia powder optional
1/2 cup ground chia seeds
1 cup dates
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp vanilla extract
directions:
1. put coconut, cacao, salt, vanilla, stevia, ground chia in your food processor
2. process!!!
3. add 1 cup dates -- pick them over to make sure there are no pits or you will definitely regret it.
4. process!! pulse!!!
5. add 1/2 cup coconut oil
6. pulse!
7. add 1/4 cup water and vanilla and whirl until smooth
8. scoop into 2 square silicone pans and press flat
9. score into pieces
10. chill
11. break apart and store in an airtight container. I like it in the freezer, but that's just me.
Labels:
amazing,
cacao,
candy,
coconut,
date,
delicous,
energy bars,
fudge,
gluten free,
grain free,
healthy,
nut-free,
sugar free,
sweet,
vegan
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