I typically make this with raw cacao but I was cleaning out my pantry and found some leftover boxes of baking chocolate. Not thoroughly raw, but they'll do. Also, this recipe is strictly based upon your likes - add more maple syrup if you like it sweeter, try mixing up your dried fruit, or make it like a trail mix turtle. There's no way you can mess it up. Add up the solid ingredients to the liquid so that it maintains a batter consistency and then you're done.
1 package baking chocolate
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 Tablespoon vanilla
In a double boiler, melt the chocolate, oil and maple syrup.
Taste it so that it's as sweet as you want it, then add vanilla.
Add ins (the ones I used, but you can choose your own):
Cashews, hemp seeds, raisins, sliced almonds.
Also, shredded coconut would be amazing.
Add your "add in's" to the pot and just stir to mix. Pour into silicone food-safe molds and refrigerate. You can also put the batter in an 8x8 and cut like fudge, or use cupcake liners. Enjoy!
Everyone knows about lemon water in the morning, but sometimes I need something a little more spiffy - like lime water, or lime-ade. Try this and I bet you'll drink a whole mason jar worth of it, like I do, on an empty stomach. Nourishing, cleansing, filling, and energizing!
2 limes, juiced (I just use the glass juicer shown in the photo)
1 tall mason jar filled with water (about the size of a jar of marinara)
liquid stevia, to taste
Combine all ingredients together and enjoy throughout your morning, first thing, prior to breakfast.
This is one of the easiest but tastiest soups ever, and I'm hooked! Not only do you use shitakes, which are known for their immune boosting properties, but it's comfort food at its best (with only a handful of ingredients).
Cashew milk: combine 3/4 cup raw cashews with about 5 cups water and blend in a high speed blender. If you are weirded out about the white specs, you can strain it, but I don't bother. Set aside.
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 medium vidalia or yellow onion, chopped
1 medium package baby bellas, sliced
2 small packages shitakes, sliced
rubbed sage, about 1/2 tsp to 1 tsp
Combine the coconut oil and onion in a heavy bottomed sauce pan and saute until translucent, adding in a pinch of salt so that the onions sweat and release juices. Add in the mushrooms and stir well. Add in the rubbed sage and saute for another minute. The total saute process should take no longer than 5 minutes. Add in the cashew milk (the entire batch, or less if you want it more thick) and bring to a simmer. Simmer, half covered, for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and let the soup sit, covered, off the heat for about 5 minutes. Enjoy!
