PEPPERMINT ROUGH SLICE

One of my absolute favourite sweet treats. This slice will send you to a place of secluded indulgence (especially important for that 'me time' when surrounded by young kidlets) AND will just as equally, TEST YOUR WILL POWER for the rest of the day! Packed with Australian Macadamias, it's a nutty dream come true. This recipe is a masterpiece with only SIX INGREDIENTS, and if you're partial to the delightful combination of Peppermint and Chocolate, you'll be converted to an obsession! When I say it's my favourite, I'm certainly not alone... Eyes light up when teeth sink into that crunchy, smooth, creamy texture.

There's no offers made of: "Who wants the last piece?"... Ha Ha Ha Ha!... It's already in my mouth!

PEPPERMINT ROUGH SLICE

Makes: 1 loaf shaped ( 6cm x 20cm x 5cm deep ) slice

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Setting Time: 1 hour

Fat & Calories: Who cares when you’re eating fantastically healthy… Come on!

Ingredients:

1 cup of Australian Macadamias
3 heaped tablespoons of Virgin, Cold Pressed, Organic Coconut Oil
30 small organic pitted dates
1/2 cup of organic Cacao powder
15 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
2 cups of organic shredded coconut

Note: Stevia can be added to increase sweetness to taste.

Method:

1. Add the Macadamias and coconut oil to a processor and blend until a nut paste is formed.
2. Add the dates, cacao, peppermint essential oil and shredded coconut to the processor and blend until everything is evenly combines. Try to process until the dates have been broken down quite well and the mixture has become a little runny due to the melted coconut oil.
3. Line a rectangular container with baking paper. Press a sheet of baking paper into the container so that the paper overlaps the two longest container sides. This allows the entire slice to be lifted out of the contained once set.
4. Spoon out the mixture into the lined container. Smooth over the surface of the mixture with a spoon and place into the refrigerator to set for at least an hour.
5. Lift the slice out of the container using the baking paper. Cut into rectangles for serving.
6. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve as the slice will loose firmness when left out after an hour or so.

Dig in and enjoy! I know you will!!! :)

ESSENTIAL OILS:

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Much Love,

Candice. Xx

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LEMON CHEESECAKE BLISS BALLS

WARNING: ADDICTIVE! 

If you love the taste of tangy lemon in sweet treats, then these bliss balls are most definitely for you!

With a smooth cheesecake-like consistency, a delicious syrupiness on the tongue, and a zesty lemon accent to finish the sensation, what more could you want to satisfy an indulgent craving? ANY indulgent craving?

Take a look at the ingredients, there are only five and they are wonderfully nourishing.

Cashews: Packed with protein, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper and manganese. With a high copper content, the consumption of cashews helps the body utilize iron and eliminate free radicals, develop bone and connective tissue, and produce skin and hair pigment melanin.

Almonds: Extremely high in Vitamin E - a powerful antioxidant that protects our cells from damage and helps to maintain a healthy heart and healthy blood vessels. Almonds are a great source of manganese, biotin, and copper. Almonds also provide a source of magnesium, vitamin B-2 and phosphorous.

Lemon: One raw lemon (without the peel) provides 51% of daily vitamin C needs as well as small amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, pantothenic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and manganese.

Coconut Oil: The healthy fat that stops sugar cravings, boosts metabolism, supports immunity and aids digestion.

Dates: Iron for your blood, fibre for roughage, vitamin A for your eyes, potassium for your heart, B-vitamins, and tannins... Dates are one of the healthiest foods in the world!

I was pleasantly surprised (shocked) as to how good these tasted! Made from scratch from my own head… I have to admit, I was really proud of these special little treats. And now I am proud to share these with you!

LEMON CHEESECAKE BLISS BALLS

Makes: 6-7 heaped tablespoon-sized bliss balls

Soaking Time: 4 hours at least

Setting Time: 1 hour

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Fat & Calories: Who cares when you’re eating healthy… Come on!

Ingredients:

1 cup of cashews soaked

5 dates

1 lemon

1 heaped tablespoon of organic coconut oil*

½ cup of raw almonds

Method:

1.     Soak the cashews in filtered water for at least 4 hours.

2.     Meanwhile, place the almonds into a processor and pulse until a rough crumb is achieved. Transfer the almond crumb into a wide based container. This is for coating the bliss balls later on.

3.     After soaking, drain the cashews.

4.     In a processor, combine the cashews, dates, the zest and juice of one lemon, and the coconut oil. Process for 5 minutes, or until a smooth cheesecake-like consistency has been achieved.

Smooth cheesecake-like consistency

5.     Scoop the mixture into a bowl and place in the refridgerator for an hour (at least) to set.

6.     Roll a heaped tablespoons worth of mixture into  a ball.

7.     Roll the ball in the almond crumb until the surface is completely coated.

8.     Place balls in the freezer until ready to serve.

9.     Keep your lemon cheesecake bliss balls stored in the freezer.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

Much Love,

Candice. Xx

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Nutritional Sources:

http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/nutrition/nutrition+tips/10+facts+about+coconut+oil,18271

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283476.php

http://organiccashewnuts.com/health/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=20

http://www.australianalmonds.com.au/trade/australian_almonds/almond_health_nutrition

http://foodfacts.mercola.com/dates.html