Raw Brownie Bites

Recently a friend gifted me with a cook book Deliciously Ella and i finally got a chance to try something out. Easy knowing it was a sweet treat that i tried :-)

These brownies were really tasty; i made some modifications on her recipe, as her recipe calls for pecans but i just used mixed nuts instead.

INGREDIENTS

Makes 10-15 brownies

• 400g Pitted Dates
• 140g of mixed nuts
• 3 tablespoons raw cocoa powder
• Optional : 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup/honey

METHOD

1. Pulse the mixed nuts in a food processor until they form a crumble mixture. 
2. Add the dates, cocoa and maple syrup/honey (if using any), and blend again. 
3. Blend until sticky.
4. Take out of the food processor and put into a lined baking tray. 
5. Freeze the brownies for an hour to let them set.
6. Remove from freezer and cut into brownie or bite sized pieces. 
7. Store them in the fridge.

Chocolate Avocado Banana Smoothie

I've been quite of late and not a lot of posting, apologies. I have been trying out some new recipes though. Here's a breakfast smoothie i made the other day. It was delicious from Danielle Walker of Against All Grain

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 ounces almond milk
• ½ cup crushed ice
• 1 ripe banana
• 3 dates, or 1 tablespoon honey
• ½ avocado (about ¼ cup)
• 2 tablespoons raw cacao
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 1½ teaspoon flaxseed/linseed

METHOD:
Blend for 30 seconds until smooth.