Desserts to Love
In time for Valentine's Day ...
RAW CHOCO BITES (from Naked Food Magazine, p. 93 of my book)
1 carrot
3 figs + 3 dates or 6 dates
1 banana
½ c rolled oats
2 tsp raw cacao
shredded coconut (optional)
Chop carrot in large pieces. In blender or food processor, mix carrots and dates/figs for 10-15 seconds, until minced. Set aside. In large bowl, add banana & oats; mash with fork or bare hands. Add carrot mixture & raw cacao. Blend until mixture is uniform. Shape into 1" round bites. Pour coconut in small bowl; roll each bite until covered.
From Linda Jones:
EASY COOKIES
3 bananas
1 c dates
2 c oats
⅓ c applesauce
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
Combine banana & dates in food processor. Add other ingredients. Let sit 15 min. Drop by tbsp's on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 15-20 min. @ 350. Options: replace dates with raisins or apricots; add peanut butter, chocolate chips, or nuts.
CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING
1.5 c almond milk
1/3 c chia seeds
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
2-5 tbsp maple syrup or 5-9 dates or banana
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Combine all in blender. Refrigerate overnight.
from Aria Far of The Yummy Plant:
Brownie cake:
20 medjool dates
1/2 c ground walnuts
1/2 c ground almonds
4 tbsp cacao powder
1/2 tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt
Ganache frosting:
8 dates
2 tbsp of cacao powder
1.5 tbsp of coconut oil
optional: 1/2 c strawberries; 1/3 c coconut flakes
Cake: In food processor, process dates until small bits remain. Add walnuts, almonds, cacao powder, vanilla powder & pinch of salt. Process until becomes a sticky dough. If mixture does not hold together, add more dates. In parchment-lined 9" cake pan, press mixture down to flatten and distribute evenly. Place in freezer for 10 minutes. Ganache: In food processor, process dates until sticky & smooth. Add and process cacao powder and coconut oil. Distribute ganache evenly on top of cake. Put pan in fridge for 1 hour. Place strawberries & coconut on top before serving.
and, Valentine's Day Treats from ForksOverKnives.
Enjoy!
