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I am not a great writer or blogger, but have been asked about what kind of meals I fix. I think it's overwhelming to some when they find out the things they shouldn't eat, the things they should, and are left wondering what can they fix, that actually tastes good, and is realistic in everyday life. I remember when I read Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon and was completely overwhelmed and thought, "How can I ever eat that well?" But I just made little changes, did what I could, and it slowly became my lifestyle. I recommend that book to everyone. It's full of essential information on the how's and why's. Some of the recipes I haven't liked and other's are a favorite staple. I will say that your tastes change. Things that you once thought were so good, taste aweful after you know what real, nutrient dense food, tastes like. Unlike popular belief, healthy food is very tasty. Some people think healthy tastes like cardboard, and they would rather eat the box. The truth is: if you're thinking healthy comes from a box, bag, or can, even if organic, you are wrong. Those foods have little food value. Organic boxed food may not have bad things in it but it yields very little nutrition because most of the nutrients evaporated during processing and heating. That's why most breakfast cereal is fortified. Eat foods as fresh, pure, whole, and organic as possible with little or no processing.

We spend money on maintaining our homes, vehicles, boats, and what not, but what about our health which can be irreplaceable. In my opinion, eating right should come before those things. Our body is an amazing healing machine when given the right fuel. So I decided to start a little blog to share some of the meals that I make and little lifestyle changes. I'm not an expert and eating right doesn't guarantee you won't have health problems, but we are only as healthy as what we eat. Take it or leave it!

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Raw Chocolate Almond Cookies

I just made this recipe up today and LOVE it!  Here we go!

These are sprouted almonds which I always have on hand.  They make a delicious snack and are far more flavorful and nutricious than normal almonds.  Sprouting is easy.  Soak the almonds overnight in water.  Drain them the next morning and throw them in a dehydrator on 105 degrees til cripsy and crunchy.  It usually takes a day and then overnight in the dehydrator.  I store them in an airtight container.

Put a couple handfuls of sprouted almonds in vitamix or chopper/processer and process to desired texture.  I don't process them to a flour.  I like a little crunch.


Love this stuff!  I crave it and it's a superfood.  It's a win win.



I don't measure stuff so I don't have exact measurements! 

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Sea Salt.  Gotta have sea salt with my cacao!

Good sea salt is full of essential minerals.


These chia seeds come from the ancient garden of chia where King Contoroga fell in love with the fair Maid Kitrina.  They had many hardy children who frolicked in the chia garden.  I'm just kidding.  I have no idea where these chia seeds came from.


Chia seeds are a good fat and a superfood as well.  Put em in there baby!



Melt in your mouth deliciousness.  This is the whole organic coconut in a jar.  Nothing else.  The oil rises to the top so you need to mix it.


The manna provides moisture, oil, and flavor to the dry ingredients. After this picture, I took a picture of Grade B maple syrup drizzled over the top and then what it looked like mixed but those pictures are gone.  I'm going to blame my children. I added about a tablespoon or two of Grade B maple syrup.
You don't want too much wet ingredients or it will be to mushy and sticky. The oil in the manna will keep it from sticking too.  You can tweek ingredients to suit your taste!

Hope you enjoy!  Larken loved them and this little recipe made about 6 little cookies.  I don't know if they keep so I would make them fresh and in little batches.

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