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Raw Peppermint Chocolate Truffles

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My Raw Peppermint Chocolate Truffles are one of my favorite snacks to make. Not only are they packed with nutrition and flavor, they only take 10 minutes to make!

Raw Mint Chocolate Truffles

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Raw Peppermint Chocolate Truffles
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Raw, Paleo, Vegetarian, Grain-free, Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free
Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup raw cacao powder
  • 1 heaping Tbsp nut butter
  • 2 Tbsp raw honey
  • 7 dates, pitted
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 2-4 drops of peppermint oil
  • Optional:
  • ¼ tsp pure vanilla powder
  • 1 tsp maca powder
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in food processor.
  2. Blend for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Note: The mix will appear somewhat dry.
  4. Pour the blended ingredients into a medium size bowl.
  5. Grab a small amount of the mix and roll into a ball, the size of a quarter.
  6. Note: As you handle and roll the chocolate balls, they will begin to stick together more easily.
  7. Place on a glass dish and refrigerate.
  8. Can be eaten immediately

 

Sprouted Nut Milk

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I typically use almonds, brazil nuts, and apricot kernels for my sprouted nut milk. The almonds are rich in vitamin E, all of the B vitamins except B12, manganese, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and selenium. Brazil nuts are extremely rich in selenium as well! Adequate selenium in the diet can help prevent coronary artery disease, liver cirrhosis, and cancers! Brazil nuts are also rich in B-vitamins, including folate. Natural folate, as opposed to folic acid, is GREAT for people with methylation issues. Brazil nuts also contain copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and zinc. Copper helps prevent anemia and bone weakness (osteoporosis). Manganese is an all-important co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.

Apricot kernels are also known as B17, a vitamin that is used in cancer prevention. If you do your own research on apricot kernels, you will find that the kernels contain a cyanide that is toxic to tumors and cancerous cells. The maximum recommendation in no more than 8 kernels per day; however, a lethal amount of apricot kernels is closer to 150 kernels per day. Like anything, do your own research, choose food that works best for you, and don’t go over board with anything. Even water can be toxic at a certain level, so don’t be afraid to learn about foods such as apricot kernels. Apricot kernels can be bought on Amazon, or at some health food markets.

This milk is mildly sweet, and so delicious!

This milk is SCD, GAPS, & Paleo safe.

Sprouted Nut Milk

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Sprouted Nut Milk
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Serves: 4 cups
 
Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, SCD, GAPS, Paleo, Vegan, Raw
Ingredients
  • 1 cup almonds, soaked in spring water for 4 hours
  • 2 brazil nuts, soaked in spring water for 4 hours
  • 2 apricot kernels (NOT pits), soaked in spring water for 4 hours
  • 4 cups spring water
  • ¼ tsp pink salt
  • 1 tsp raw honey
Instructions
  1. Note: Almonds, brazil nuts, and apricot kernels can be combined for soaking.
  2. Drain soaked nuts and kernels.
  3. Place nuts, kernels, 4 cups spring water, pink salt, and honey in high speed blender.
  4. Blend until milky white and smooth.
  5. Strain through a nut milk bag, or fine mesh strainer.
  6. Store in refrigerator up to 7 days.
  7. Note: Nut milk bags can be found on Amazon. A nut milk bag helps create the smoothest milk possible.

Simple Garden Salsa

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While the garden is abundant with tomatoes and peppers, let’s make SALSA! I used what I had on hand today, so it’s quite simple and SO GOOD!

Simple Garden Salsa

 

 

 

 

 

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Simple Garden Salsa
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Serves: 6 cups
 
Gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free, paleo, vegetarian, vegan
Ingredients
  • 16 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped*
  • ½ bulb garlic, minced
  • 2 serrano peppers, deseeded and chopped
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
  1. In a medium to large size bowl, mix all ingredients.
  2. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. This salsa is fresh, so eat within 3 days.
  4. *Note: Light a candle near your chopping station. It will keep your eyes from burning while you chop the onion.
  5. **WASH YOUR HANDS WELL after chopping peppers. You may also choose to rub a little oil on your hands after chopping and washing your hands.
  6. If you happen to rub your eye or any delicate part of your body and experience burning after chopping hot peppers, apply any oil you have on hand to dilute the burning sensation. This tip applies to any burning from essential oils as well.

 

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I'm Summer Williams, a Clinical Nutritionist who specializes in gastrointestinal health. With a firm background in healing, I believe anything is possible. All of my recipes are Grain-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free & Refined Sugar-Free. Learn More →
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