3 Valentine's Day Sweet Treats
When I want to express love to someone through food I make chocolate. Well, I make raw chocolate.
Gifting someone a treat with rejuvenating, stimulating, heart chakra opening and anti-aging properties truly expresses you care about them in my book.
Because this treat is so powerful (and it contains trace amounts of caffeine and toxic compounds like theobromine) it's best saved for very special occasions. Our bodies can handle cacao and enjoy it's benefits in small amounts.
To upgrade the quality of a raw chocolate treat even more, pay special attention to the natural sweeteners you choose.
You may already know that I'm switching away from agave nectar because of it's high fructose levels. My new favorites are coconut sap (in both crystal and syrup form), stevia (in both powdered and liquid form) and dried fruits (like dates, figs and raisins).
Consider spending a hour in your kitchen to create a divine Valentine's Day treat of your own instead of buying something at the store. Here are three truly exceptional recipes:
Gifting someone a treat with rejuvenating, stimulating, heart chakra opening and anti-aging properties truly expresses you care about them in my book.
Because this treat is so powerful (and it contains trace amounts of caffeine and toxic compounds like theobromine) it's best saved for very special occasions. Our bodies can handle cacao and enjoy it's benefits in small amounts.
To upgrade the quality of a raw chocolate treat even more, pay special attention to the natural sweeteners you choose.
You may already know that I'm switching away from agave nectar because of it's high fructose levels. My new favorites are coconut sap (in both crystal and syrup form), stevia (in both powdered and liquid form) and dried fruits (like dates, figs and raisins).
Consider spending a hour in your kitchen to create a divine Valentine's Day treat of your own instead of buying something at the store. Here are three truly exceptional recipes:
Raw Cacao Truffles
Raw Chocolate Hearts
Raw Chocolate Fudge with Raspberries
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