Recipes — chocolate

This is a perfect example of a fat filler that, while you are eating it, you won't believe it's guilt-free. SO creamy and delish, it's a treat you can look forward to daily in between meals, with fresh sliced apples, pears or strawberries!  Here is what you need 2 cups cashews  1/4 cup raw coconut oil (see Note)  2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder  6 drops of liquid stevia, or 1 teaspoon granulated stevia  1/2 teaspoon cinnamon  This is how you do it In a large dry skillet comatose the cashews over low heat until lightly golden. Transfer them to a...

This is what you need:  RASPBERRY COULIS 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 teaspoon granulated stevia 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice DARK CHOCOLATEAVOCADO MOUSSE 1 large ripe avocado ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk (or rice milk, for a nut-free option) ¼ cup granulated stevia OPTIONAL TOPPINGS Coconut whip topping Raspberries Blueberries All-natural coconut whipped cream Star fruit slices Slivered almonds, Unsweetened shredded coconut Dusting of ground cinnamon &  or unsweetened cocoa powder - or any combination of these that your heart desires! This is how you do it:  1) MAKE THE COULIS: In a...

True confessions. When I was pregnant with my son, I got an intense craving for donuts – to the point where I literally had to change my route home so I wouldn’t be tempted to drive by the Krispy Kreme. Talk about a test of will power! Who could resist that smell of fried white flour and sugar wafting in the air? From a nutritional standpoint, is there anything worse than deep fried white flour doused in white sugar, though? Not really. So, as the challenge came to rehab them, I stood up and whipped those eggs like a champ....

The Fit Foodie’s NO-BAKE FIT BITES The antidote to expensive protein bars, this is the perfect balance of good fats, protein and slow burning carbs to help stabilize blood sugar. Have a bite before or after a workout, between meals as a snack or as a light grab n go breakfast. Recipe Servings: About 20-25 Balls Serving Size: 1 Ball (1 oz.) Ingredients: 1 cup Gluten-free oats, pulsed in a food processor to a powder 1/2 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut plus 1/3 cup for topping (Omit if there’s a nut allergy) 1 scoop Low sugar protein powder 2 Tbsp Natural...