Samoa Brownie Treats, Guilt Free,Gluten Free,No bake

 I saw a raw brownie video and wondered could those be good. Vegan brownies Yay or Nay?Well there is only one way to find out.So I experimented with making "raw brownies" and came up with Samoa brownie treats,raw  sounds scary doesn't it? Well think of it as no bake that might make you fell a little more comfortable. I had almost all the ingredients except for dates.So I zoomed off to Whole Foods bought me a $5 container of dates and returned to the kitchen. In placed this items/ingredients in front of me and got to work.

Food Processor
bowl
spatula
parchment paper/pan

Ingredients

• 1 cup of dates or more
• 1 cup shredded coconut/or coconut flour
• 1/4 cup cacao (more or less)
• 1/4 cup of honey/maple syrup or brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of chocolate chips
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract (pure vanilla extract/ no alcohol added)
• dash of cinnamon
• To make them more fun you could:
  
  • substitute shredded coconut with ground pecans or almonds
  • add ground coffee beans
  • chocolate covered sun-flowered seeds
  • So from there it;s simply throw everything into the food processor and blend good.
  • If you want a raw caramel sauce check out this recipe 
  •  http://thedeliciousrevolution.com/dessert/recipe-for-raw-vegan-caramel/

Take it out and press it into a small pan on parchment paper until it's even and solid. Pop them into the refrigerator  for a couple of hours or eat them right away and presto!


This how they turned out.They were very rich,different but delicious. So if you're wondering should I try this? You should! Make it your own and have fun with it!

Disclaimer : I am a chef just an experimental chef,I  learn as I go cook. I don't use baking soda or baking powder,little salt and leave out most  leavening agents.
Read here for more http://www.alsosalt.com/sodiuminfoods.html
 I am not a nutritionist but I cook from what I've learned about health and nutrition. I love to share what I've learned with you. I cook in small batches so you can double the recipe to make more.Thanks for reading!Please comment below or share any similar recipes you might have.

Cho Cho Coconut Chip Cookies (Oil Free,Gluten Free,Vegan Friendly)

Hey everyone,

This summer I've been on a chocolate/coconut rave adventure. I don't even really like coconut especially in huge quantities. But with a dash,sprinkle or hint of flavor it tastes just right. Mind you I do not use most leavening agents while baking,read below for more information. Despite this my cookies rise fine.Below are my chocolate chip coconut cookies.If don't mind bananas in your cookies this will be delicious. If you don't like bananas you can substitute with coconut oil or applesauce.

 Ingredients

1 1/2 cup smashed bananas
1/4 cup  brown sugar
3-4 tbsp of honey /agave or maple syrup
1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
1 egg or a tbsp or (2 of flax seed & water mixed together set aside for a minute or so and then use)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup  oat flour (I added 3/4 since the banana adds substance.)
1 cup  chocolate chips
shredded coconut for a dusting on top (optional)



Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.In a bowl cream together your smashed bananas,egg/flax-seed,vanilla extract and sugars. In a separate bowl combine your dry ingredients.Next add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients a little bit at a time until fully incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips, drop cookie dough  with a tablespoon on a non stick pan or parchment paper. Sprinkle coconut on them at this stage if you want it toasted or you can sprinkle it after you out take them out of  the oven . Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.Makes about 6-8 cookies depending on size.Let them cool and enjoy!


Disclaimer : I am not a chef just an experimental learn as I go cook. I don't use most  leavening agents and little salt.
Read here for more http://www.alsosalt.com/sodiuminfoods.html
 I am not a nutritionist but I cook from what I've learned about health and nutrition. I love to share what I've learned with you. I cook in small batches so you can double the recipe to make more.Thanks for reading!Please comment below or share any similar recipes you might have.