10 HEALTHY

RECIPES

INGREDIENTS1 cup (8 fl. oz) milk (e.g. nut milk, coconut milk or organic dairy milk)1 tbsp raw cacao powder (or 1 tbsp of Food Matters Superfood Chocolate)1 frozen banana 6 ice cubes

METHODBlend all ingredients.

real chocolate milkshake

Decadent Chocolate Smoothie

INGREDIENTS1 cup coconut milk 1 frozen banana 3 tbsp raw cacao powder and 1 tsp coconut sugar (or 3 tbsp of Food Matters Superfood Chocolate)1 tbsp cacao nibs Extra cacao nibs & coconut flakes to serve

METHOD1. Combine all ingredients in the blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.2. Serve in your favorite glass and sprinkle with cacao & coconut flakes.

INGREDIENTS1 cup warm coffee1 tbsp coconut oil 1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tbsp raw cacao powder1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract2 pitted dates 4 mint leavesOptional: 1 cup ice

METHODBlend all ingredients together until frothy.

mocha mintsmoothie

INGREDIENTS 50g cacao butter 2-3 tbsp raw cacao powder 1-2 tbsp coconut palm sugar 1tsp vanilla Pinch of sea salt

EXTRA BOOSTERS Pinch of chili powder Chopped nutsShredded coconut Goji berries

METHOD1) Melt your cacao butter gently over a low heat. It’s best to simmer a pot of water on your cooktop with glass boil sitting over the pot (Bain Marie style). 2) Once melted, remove from the heat and mix in your additional ingredients.3) Combine well and pour into your chocolate moulds, place in the fridge or freezer for 1 hour to set. You can find some cute chocolate moulds in store, alternatively silicon moulds work well. 4) Savor each bite of your delicious homemade chocolate.

raw chocolate

INGREDIENTS2 medium sized ripe avocados 1/3 cup raw cacao powder, or more to taste5 fresh dates, pitted and roughly chopped1/4 cup coconut milk, nut milk or filtered water1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean powderPinch sea saltOptional: Dried coconut, grated dark chocolate or berries to serve

METHOD1. Soak the dates in warm water for 10 - 30 minutes to soften. 2. In a blender, add the avocado flesh, dates and milk, vanilla, salt, and cacao powder. Blend until smooth. You may need to add a little more liquid to facilitate blending, and scrape down the sides of the jug a few times. 3. Adjust ingredients to taste, adding more cacao powder if it needs it. Serve and garnish with your choice of toppings.

avocado chocolate mousse

SALTED CARAMEL Fudge 1 cup Medjool dates 1 cup coconut cream 1 tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp sea salt 1 cup soaked cashews

Mocha Fudge 1 shot of espresso 1 cup soaked cashews1 cup Medjool dates1 tsp vanilla1 cup coconut cream1 tbsp coconut oil 1/2 cup raw cacao powderCoffee beans to decorate

METHOD1) To make salted caramel layer, place dates, coconut cream, soaked cashews, coconut oil, vanilla and sea salt in the food processor and process until smooth. 2) Fill a 8x8 inch lined slice dish with the caramel layer and place in the freezer for an hour. 3) To make mocha fudge, place espresso shot, dates, cashews, vanilla, coconut cream, coconut oil and cacao in the food processor and process until smooth. 4) Remove salted caramel layer from the freezer and top with the mocha layer, smooth and return to the freeze. 5) Once set, remove from the freezer and slice will still frozen to serve. 6) Store in the freezer.

salted caramel mocha fudge

INGREDIENTS1 1/2 cups pumpkin, skin removed and cut into 1 inch cubes1/4 cup softened butter or coconut oil1/4 cup maple syrup1 tsp vanilla bean powder or extract1 1/4 cups coconut or buckwheat flour1/4 tsp sea salt2 tsp cinnamon powder1/4 cup 70-85% dark chocolate chips or chop a block roughly into chunks

METHODPreheat oven to 355º F/ 180º C. Rub a couple of tablespoons of melted coconut oil over pumpkin. Roast the pumpkin for 45 minutes or until soft. Allow to cool slightly.In a bowl, mix the pumpkin pieces, butter/coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Combine well to form a smooth batter. Stir through the chocolate chips/ chunks.Spoon tablespoon-sized rounds onto a grease-proof baking paper-lined tray. Spread out with the back of a spoon so they are about 1cm thick. Bake for about 15-20 minutes. They will still be soft and the underside should become golden brown.Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container in the fridge. They are really good when they’re still warm!

pumpkin choc chip cookies

CHOCOLATE ICING INGREDIENTS¾ cup of organic dark chocolate, broken into pieces¼ cup organic coconut cream

METHODMelt chocolate in a saucepan on very low heat. Once it’s melted, remove from the heat and pour in coconut cream and beat until combined. Leave to cool for a few minutes then continue to beat until it’s smooth and glossy. CAKE INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup coconut oil1/2 cup organic maple syrup3/4 cup raw cacao powder1 medium raw beetroot, peeled and finely chopped in food processor (approx 3/4 cup)2 cups almond meal3 eggs (beaten in a separate small bowl)3 tbsp coconut palm sugar3 tbsp gluten free baking powder

METHODPreheat fan forced oven to 180 degrees celsius and line a cake tin with greaseproof paper. Peel and quarter the beetroot and pulse in a food processor until its finely chopped (it will resemble a sloppy beetroot dip). Then add coconut oil, maple syrup, cacao & beetroot into a saucepan on really low heat and stir for a couple of minutes until all combined and it resembles a smooth chocolate sauce.

Mix together the almond meal, coconut palm sugar and baking powder in a large bowl until combined. Then add the beaten eggs and chocolate/beetroot mix to the bowl and stir until completely combined. Pour the mix into the lined cake tin and pop in in the oven for 30 – 40 minutes or until cooked through. Leave to cool before removing from tin.

chocolate beetroot cake

INGREDIENTSBase1 cup almonds 1 1/2 cup dates 1/4 cup raw cacao powder 2 tbsp coconut oil

Peppermint Layer1/4 cup coconut cream 1/4 cup shredded coconut 2 cups raw cashews (soaked overnight) 1/4 pure maple syrup 1/2 cup coconut oil 4-5 drops peppermint oil (depending on how strong you like it)

Chocolate Layer 1/4 cup raw cacao powder1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

METHOD1) Using your food processor or high powered blender, combine the ingredients for the base and pulse until a crumble mixture is formed. Press mixture firmly into a lined small slice tray. 2) Place mixture into the freezer for 1 hour to set while you create the filling. 3) While your base is in the freezer setting, combine all filling ingredients in the food processor or high-powered blender and process until well combined and smooth. Add a little more water if needed to create a smooth mixture. 4) Remove base from freezer and top evenly with the peppermint filling. Smooth this layer and place back in the freezer for 1-2 hours. 5) Once your filling is set, prepare your chocolate topping by melting cacao, coconut oil & maple syrup over a low temperature until well combined. 6) Remove your slice from the freezer and layer evenly with the chocolate topping. Put back into the freezer for 1/2 an hour for the topping to set. 7) Slice when frozen, then remove from freezer 10-15 minutes before serving.

raw peppermint slice

INGREDIENTSBase1/2 cup almonds 1/2 cup medjool dates (pitted) 2 tbsp coconut oil 3 tbsp raw cacao powder 2 tbsp raw honey

Caramel Pecan Layer 1 cup medjool dates (pitted) 1/2 cup coconut oil 3 tbsp tahini 1 tsp vanilla 2 tbsp raw honey 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Top Layer1/4 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup raw cacao powder 1/4 cup chopped pecans

METHOD1) To make the base first, pulse dates, almonds, coconut oil, raw cacao and honey in the food processor into a crumble. Press this mixture into a lined slice tin, pressing down until smooth. Place in the freezer while you create the middle layer. 2) To make the caramel pecan layer, place dates, coconut oil, tahini, vanilla and raw honey in the food processor. Process until smooth. Add in the chopped pecans and pulse lightly, you want the nuts to be throughout the mix. 3) Pour the caramel pecan layer on top of the base, smooth this layer and return to freezer to set. 4) Mix together the melted coconut oil, raw cacao and sweetener until smooth. 5) Once the caramel pecan layer is fully set, top with the chocolate layer and chopped nuts. Return to the freezer. 6) To serve, remove from freezer and slice while still frozen.

raw pecan caramel slice

INGREDIENTS1 cup of cashews (soaked overnight)1 cup of coconut milk1 cup of shredded coconut1/2 cup of pure maple syrup3 tbsp raw cacao powder and 1 tsp coconut sugar (or 3 tbsp of Food Matters Superfood Chocolate)1 tbsp of pure vanilla extract

METHOD1. Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender. Blend until smooth. 2. Run the mixture through an ice cream machine as per instructions. 3. If you don’t have an ice cream machine, place in the freezer in a large container and freeze until firm (approx. 4 hours), removing every hour to whisk with a fork. 4. Serve and enjoy.

coconut rough ice cream

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