Power Snack

Raw Homemade Chocolate

by Nicole January 28, 2013 Chocolate
Craving chocolate but don’t want any of the sugar that it’s loaded with? Then, this recipe is for you… I have found my new happy place. Mesquite powder is an amazing naturally sweet superfood that I have my eye on at the moment. I love the Navitas brand and this is what they have to say about it…
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Vanilla Cinnamon Halva with Coconut Topping

by Cara October 23, 2012 Dessert
Our family grew up eating this confection.  Halva is a dense but crumbly sesame dessert we always had in South Africa. There are a few different varieties available, and you can often find it in Middle Eastern markets or restaurants.  From pistachio to marbled to chococlate and plain, it’s a treat for us whenever we can get our hands on [...]
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Sesame Coconut Protein Bites

by Cara March 18, 2012 Gluten Free
    These little bites are packed with plenty of good fats and protein.  These are also raw, other than the toasted coconut butter, but coconut has a very high heat tolerance and none of the fat get’s oxidized when get unless you allow it to get to smoking point.  Which you wouldn’t want.  I love the taste of tahini [...]
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Chopped Veggie Salad

by Nicole February 27, 2012 Appetizer
If you are tired of your green leafy salads keep reading… I am loving this colorful salad at the moment. It is so refreshing and great to have on hand to munch on when you need a quick veggie boost!
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Chai Spice Biscotti

by Cara February 20, 2012 Dessert
I love the flavors and spices in Chai tea, and when I found this recipe for these biscotti I was very curious to try them out.  My own addition of chocolate coconut cream drizzled over the top gives it an extra layer of flavor.  Being grain-free and low-carb, makes it even better.
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Raw Kale Tahini Crackers

by Cara February 6, 2012 Power Snack
These yummy crackers are packed with nutrition which make them even better for eating alone or dunking into your favorite dip.  I felt like a kale chip and a cracker at the same time, so I decided to combine the two.  
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Raw Chocolate Pudding

by Nicole August 10, 2011 Dessert
This chocolate pudding is one of my favorite treats to eat. It is quick and relatively easy to prepare. When you try it for the first time your brain will need to adjust to the difference from regular chocolate pudding. The texture may taste a little gritty due to the dates but it is so refreshing, and it won’t take [...]
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Oat and Buckwheat Milk

by Nicole July 17, 2011 Beverages
Here is something different to try. It’s dairy free and very nutritious. Oats and buckwheat are rich in magnesium which relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow. This drink is definitely for me and others who would like to calm their nerves. Oats are an excellent source of selenium, protein, manganese and are high in fiber. Interestingly oats contain naturally [...]
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Home Made Almond Milk

by Nicole July 9, 2011 Beverages
Almond milk is one of the greatest and most delicious alternatives to dairy milk. I like to use my own unpasteurized soaked almonds to make my homemade almond milk. Almonds are so versatile as you can also dehydrate them and turn them into almond flour or almond butter. I like to keep my almond products in my refrigerator in an [...]
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Kale Chips

by Nicole July 4, 2011 Power Snack
Kale Chips… They seem to be the craze at the moment amongst my friends. I made this batch yesterday and they disappeared very quickly. Full of Vitamin A, C and calcium this anti-inflamatory, nutritious vegetable can actually taste good when baked with tasty spices. The bitterness seems to disappear and the crispiness and depth of flavor lingers on your tongue [...]
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