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Chocolate Caramel Mini Mud Cakes


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 Chocolate Caramel Mini Mud Cakes
You will need: Blender or food processor. *Due to thick consistency of the Caramel layer (almost turns ‘toffee-like’), be careful not to burn out the motor of smaller blenders. In this instance, add small amounts of Spring Water to slightly thin the sauce.
Course Desserts / Sweet Treats
Cuisine Clean Eating
Prep Time 20 - 25 minutes
Cook Time 0
Passive Time 5 minutes (for freezing/setting)
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Mud Cake Layer
Caramel Layer
Chocolate Topping
Course Desserts / Sweet Treats
Cuisine Clean Eating
Prep Time 20 - 25 minutes
Cook Time 0
Passive Time 5 minutes (for freezing/setting)
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Mud Cake Layer
Caramel Layer
Chocolate Topping
Instructions
  1. Mud Cake Layer: Drain the soaked Dates and place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until mixture gets sticky. Set aside.
  2. Caramel Layer: Drain Dates and blend all ingredients together until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Chocolate Layer: Blend all ingredients together until smooth (include the water the Dates were soaked in). Set aside.
  4. Mix half the Chocolate Layer mixture in with the Chocolate Mud Cake mixture.
  5. Shape the Chocolate Mud Cake mixture into balls and place in silicon or paper cupcake cups and press slightly into the moulds.
  6. Using a spoon, add a dollop of the Caramel Layer and smooth over the surface using the back of the spoon. *Tip - a little Coconut Oil on the back of the spoon helps prevent the caramel from sticking to the spoon.
  7. Using a spoon, add a dollop of the Chocolate Layer to the top, again using the back of a spoon - this time no Coconut Oil though so you can create a ‘whip’ shape on the top of the little cakes.
  8. Optional: Place in fridge for 15min+ to allow to set before serving. Sprinkle with Calendula petals and/or Lavender flowers.
Recipe Notes

*You can enjoy straight away or put in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to set.

*Store sealed in a container in the fridge/freezer.

*Choose the cleanest ingredients possible:

-Choose spray-free/organic fresh produce for fresh ingredients where possible, and if buying conventional, rinse in diluted white vinegar water to remove.

-Choose dry ingredients (i.e. nuts, seeds, dried fruits ) that are spray-fee/organic where possible, and which don’t have preservatives such as sulphur dioxide.

- Choose virgin, cold-pressed Coconut Oil in glass where possible. It should be pure white in colour. Do not choose cheaper, deodorised/neutral flavoured coconut oils that are off-white.

-Choose Coconut Cream and Coconut Milk that is clean/free from additives, preservatives and E numbers. Plain Coconut Cream/Milk is better than the ones with added guar gum as this changes the consistency of recipes. You can use Nut Milk as an alternative. 

-Choose to homemade Nut Milk instead of buying. Most store bought ones have additives and stabilisers. Quick Tip: It’s easy to make your own: just grind ¼ cup nuts, then blend with 1 cup water. 

-Choose whole fruits over optional sweeteners if you need to add more sweetness. My preferred choice is Date Paste (pre-soaked Dates). Quick Tip: Keep a jar filled with Dates covered with water, in the fridge ready to go and use as is (instead of actually blending to make Date Paste). 

Quick Link to FLIMJ Program resources for Fresh Life Healthy Sweet Quick Fixes:

Module 2 - refresh on information about The Toxic Fat Effect and how bioaccumulation of toxins in our bodies can lead to weight gain (that’s hard to lose), brain fog, low energy and many more poor health symptoms.

Module 3 - To get you into the swing of things, redo our 7 Day Healthy Sweet Quick Fixes Challenge - you’re always supported in our Fresh Life Tribe (Private Facebook Group), no matter when you decide to do any of the 7 Day Challenges.

You’ll find your Recipe Book: 7 Days of Healthy Sweet Quick Fixes and Shopping List print offs to guide you through the challenge.

 

Pecan Chocolate Mud Cake with Strawberries


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 Pecan Chocolate Mud Cake with Strawberries
You will need: Blender or food processor.
Course Desserts / Sweet Treats
Cuisine Clean Eating
Prep Time 20 - 25 minutes
Cook Time 0
Passive Time 5 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Chocolate Topping
Pecan base
Topping
Course Desserts / Sweet Treats
Cuisine Clean Eating
Prep Time 20 - 25 minutes
Cook Time 0
Passive Time 5 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Chocolate Topping
Pecan base
Topping
Instructions
  1. Mud Cake Layer: Drain the soaked Dates and place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until mixture gets sticky. Set aside.
  2. Chocolate Topping: Blend all ingredients together until smooth (include the water the Dates were soaked in). Set aside.
  3. Mix half the Chocolate Layer mixture in with the Chocolate Mud Cake mixture.
  4. Pecan Base: Pulse all ingredients together into a crumb-like consistency. Press into a 8in x 8in (20cm x 20cm) cake mould.
  5. Spoon the Mud Cake mixture over the top and use the back of a spoon to smooth over.
  6. Spoon the remaining Chocolate Layer mixture over the top and use the back of the spoon to smooth over.
  7. Cut the Strawberries in half and add them to the top of the cake.
  8. Optional: Place in fridge for 15min+ to allow to set before serving. Garnish with fresh Mint leaves.
Recipe Notes

*You can enjoy straight away or put in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to set.

*Store sealed in a container in the fridge/freezer.

*Choose the cleanest ingredients possible:

-Choose spray-free/organic fresh produce for fresh ingredients where possible, and if buying conventional, rinse in diluted white vinegar water to remove.

-Choose dry ingredients (i.e. nuts, seeds, dried fruits ) that are spray-fee/organic where possible, and which don’t have preservatives such as sulphur dioxide.

- Choose virgin, cold-pressed Coconut Oil in glass where possible. It should be pure white in colour. Do not choose cheaper, deodorised/neutral flavoured coconut oils that are off-white.

-Choose Coconut Cream and Coconut Milk that is clean/free from additives, preservatives and E numbers. Plain Coconut Cream/Milk is better than the ones with added guar gum as this changes the consistency of recipes. You can use Nut Milk as an alternative. 

-Choose to homemade Nut Milk instead of buying. Most store bought ones have additives and stabilisers. Quick Tip: It’s easy to make your own: just grind ¼ cup nuts, then blend with 1 cup water. 

-Choose whole fruits over optional sweeteners if you need to add more sweetness. My preferred choice is Date Paste (pre-soaked Dates). Quick Tip: Keep a jar filled with Dates covered with water, in the fridge ready to go and use as is (instead of actually blending to make Date Paste). 

Quick Link to FLIMJ Program resources for Fresh Life Healthy Sweet Quick Fixes:

Module 2 - refresh on information about The Toxic Fat Effect and how bioaccumulation of toxins in our bodies can lead to weight gain (that’s hard to lose), brain fog, low energy and many more poor health symptoms.

Module 3 - To get you into the swing of things, redo our 7 Day Healthy Sweet Quick Fixes Challenge - you’re always supported in our Fresh Life Tribe (Private Facebook Group), no matter when you decide to do any of the 7 Day Challenges.

You’ll find your Recipe Book: 7 Days of Healthy Sweet Quick Fixes and Shopping List print offs to guide you through the challenge.

 

Chocolate Mud Cake Bliss Balls


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 Chocolate Mud Cake Bliss Balls
You will need: Blender. One which has grinder blades where at least 2 blades lie flat. And/or food processor.
Course Desserts / Sweet Treats
Cuisine Clean Eating
Prep Time 10 - 15 minutes
Cook Time 0
Passive Time 0
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Bliss Balls
Chocolate Layer
Optional Toppings
Course Desserts / Sweet Treats
Cuisine Clean Eating
Prep Time 10 - 15 minutes
Cook Time 0
Passive Time 0
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Bliss Balls
Chocolate Layer
Optional Toppings
Instructions
  1. Bliss Balls: Drain the soaked Dates and place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until mixture gets sticky. Set aside.
  2. Chocolate Layer: Blend all ingredients together until smooth (include the water the Dates were soaked in). Set aside.
  3. Mix half the Chocolate Layer mixture in with the Bliss Balls mixture.
  4. Firmly press and roll small balls of the mixture into Bliss Balls.
  5. Optional: Place in fridge for 15min+ to allow to set before serving. Sprinkle with, or roll in desiccated Coconut.
Recipe Notes

*You can enjoy straight away or put in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to set.

*Store sealed in a container in the fridge/freezer.

*Choose the cleanest ingredients possible:

-Choose spray-free/organic fresh produce for fresh ingredients where possible, and if buying conventional, rinse in diluted white vinegar water to remove.

-Choose dry ingredients (i.e. nuts, seeds, dried fruits ) that are spray-fee/organic where possible, and which don’t have preservatives such as sulphur dioxide.

- Choose virgin, cold-pressed Coconut Oil in glass where possible. It should be pure white in colour. Do not choose cheaper, deodorised/neutral flavoured coconut oils that are off-white.

-Choose Coconut Cream and Coconut Milk that is clean/free from additives, preservatives and E numbers. Plain Coconut Cream/Milk is better than the ones with added guar gum as this changes the consistency of recipes. You can use Nut Milk as an alternative. 

 -Choose to homemade Nut Milk instead of buying. Most store bought ones have additives and stabilisers. Quick Tip: It’s easy to make your own: just grind ¼ cup nuts, then blend with 1 cup water. 

-Choose whole fruits over optional sweeteners if you need to add more sweetness. My preferred choice is Date Paste (pre-soaked Dates). Quick Tip: Keep a jar filled with Dates covered with water, in the fridge ready to go and use as is (instead of actually blending to make Date Paste). 

Quick Link to FLIMJ Program resources for Fresh Life Healthy Sweet Quick Fixes:

Module 2 - refresh on information about The Toxic Fat Effect and how bioaccumulation of toxins in our bodies can lead to weight gain (that’s hard to lose), brain fog, low energy and many more poor health symptoms.

Module 3 - To get you into the swing of things, redo our 7 Day Healthy Sweet Quick Fixes Challenge - you’re always supported in our Fresh Life Tribe (Private Facebook Group), no matter when you decide to do any of the 7 Day Challenges.

You’ll find your Recipe Book: 7 Days of Healthy Sweet Quick Fixes and Shopping List print offs to guide you through the challenge.

 

Raw Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Icing


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 Raw Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Lemon Cream Icing
You will need: A blender. One which has grinder blades where at least 2 blades lie flat, to grind nuts and seeds. *A coffee grinder can also be used to grind nuts and seeds. Food processor or blender with food processor attachment. NOTE - Keep raw carrot pulp from your fresh juicing to use in this recipe.
Course Desserts / Sweet Treats
Cuisine Clean Eating
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0
Passive Time 0
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Cake Cupcakes
Icing
Topping
Course Desserts / Sweet Treats
Cuisine Clean Eating
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0
Passive Time 0
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Cake Cupcakes
Icing
Topping
Instructions
  1. Cake Cupcakes: Pre-soak Dates: in ½ cup warm Spring Water. Once soft, blend into a paste.
  2. Cake/Cupcakes: Add Chia Seeds to ¼ cup Spring Water.
  3. Cake/Cupcakes: Blend/grind Cashew Nuts into flour-like consistency.
  4. Cake/Cupcakes: Mix all ingredients together in a mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or silicon spatula.
  5. Cake/Cupcakes: Shape the cupcake mixture into balls and place in silicon or paper cupcake cups and press slightly into the moulds.
  6. Icing: Blend Cashews until ground into a flour-like consistency. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.
  7. Icing: Using a spoon, add a dollop of the Lemon Cream Icing Frosting to each cupcake and smooth over the surface using the back of the spoon.
  8. Optional: Sprinkle chopped Walnuts, finely grated Carrot and a small pinch of Cinnamon to the top of each cupcake.
Recipe Notes

*I usually store cupcakes and icing separate in the fridge and add icing just before eating so that they are fresh every time!

*Eat within 1-2 days

*Choose the cleanest ingredients possible:

-Choose spray-free/organic fresh produce for fresh ingredients where possible, and if buying conventional, rinse in diluted white vinegar water to remove.

-Choose dry ingredients (i.e. nuts, seeds, dried fruits ) that are spray-fee/organic where possible, and which don’t have preservatives such as sulphur dioxide.

- Choose virgin, cold-pressed Coconut Oil in glass where possible. It should be pure white in colour. Do not choose cheaper, deodorised/neutral flavoured coconut oils that are off-white.

-Choose Coconut Cream and Coconut Milk that is clean/free from additives, preservatives and E numbers. Plain Coconut Cream/Milk is better than the ones with added guar gum as this changes the consistency of recipes. You can use Nut Milk as an alternative. 

-Choose to homemade Nut Milk instead of buying. Most store bought ones have additives and stabilisers. Quick Tip: It’s easy to make your own: just grind ¼ cup nuts, then blend with 1 cup water. 

-Choose whole fruits over optional sweeteners if you need to add more sweetness. My preferred choice is Date Paste (pre-soaked Dates). Quick Tip: Keep a jar filled with Dates covered with water, in the fridge ready to go and use as is (instead of actually blending to make Date Paste). 

Quick Link to FLIMJ Program resources for Fresh Life Healthy Sweet Quick Fixes:

Module 2 - refresh on information about The Toxic Fat Effect and how bioaccumulation of toxins in our bodies can lead to weight gain (that’s hard to lose), brain fog, low energy and many more poor health symptoms.

Module 3 - To get you into the swing of things, redo our 7 Day Healthy Sweet Quick Fixes Challenge - you’re always supported in our Fresh Life Tribe (Private Facebook Group), no matter when you decide to do any of the 7 Day Challenges.

You’ll find your Recipe Book: 7 Days of Healthy Sweet Quick Fixes and Shopping List print offs to guide you through the challenge.

 

Nut Mince Lettuce Wraps w/ Gaucamole & Cashew Sour Cream


Print Recipe
 Spicy Nut Mince Lettuce Wraps w/ Gaucamole & Cashew Sour Cream
You will need: chopping board & knife; blender and/or food processor; glass jars w/ lids for storing NOTE: If making fresh Guacamole & Cashew Nut Cream to add to this recipe, it will take 15min longer to prepare this dish.
Course Meals - Mexican Flavours
Cuisine Clean Eating
Prep Time 15 - 30 minutes
Cook Time 0
Passive Time 0
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Nut Mince
Guacamole
Cashew Sour Cream
Wraps & Toppings
  • 4 large Cos Lettuce leaves (or gluten-free wraps - be sure to choose a gluten-free wrap free from soy, corn or other GMO ingredients unless certified organic)
  • 1 small handful Coriander leaves
Course Meals - Mexican Flavours
Cuisine Clean Eating
Prep Time 15 - 30 minutes
Cook Time 0
Passive Time 0
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Nut Mince
Guacamole
Cashew Sour Cream
Wraps & Toppings
  • 4 large Cos Lettuce leaves (or gluten-free wraps - be sure to choose a gluten-free wrap free from soy, corn or other GMO ingredients unless certified organic)
  • 1 small handful Coriander leaves
Instructions
  1. Nut Mince: Pulse Walnuts roughly in a blender or food processor. Add Sun-dried Tomatoes and pulse again until combined.
  2. Nut Mince: Finely chop/mash Garlic, and finely chop the Brown Onion and add this along with the remaining ingredients and pulse/process until combined.
  3. Guacamole: Mash Avocados and add the juice of the Lemons / Limes and mix through.
  4. Guacamole: Chop Tomatoes, Red Onion, Chillies, Coriander and finely chopped Garlic and mix together.
  5. Guacamole: Add Sea Salt and Lemons / Limes juice to taste (add more if needed).
  6. Cashew Sour Cream: Grind the Cashew Nuts into a flour-like consistency, using a blender (with grinder attachment - see description above).
  7. Cashew Sour Cream: Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. You can add a little more Nut Milk for a thinner consistency.
  8. To make Wraps: Layer Nut Mince, Guacamole and Cashew Sour Cream onto Cos Lettuce leaves. Optional - top with fresh chopped Coriander.
Recipe Notes

*Choose Sun-dried Tomatoes that don’t have preservatives or additives and which come jarred in clean oils like Sunflower Seed Oil, good quality cold-pressed Olive Oil etc - avoid Canola Oil which is GMO.

Making your own Sun-dried Tomatoes is actually not as difficult as it seems, you only need good time management in terms of planning ahead and making them at least a few days before you need them in a recipe. I make a big batch and store them in oil in a sealed glass jar in the fridge and they last over a month! Find the recipe here

*You can use a few regular tomatoes instead of baby tomatoes in the Guacamole - I just love the sweetness of baby tomatoes. The redder the tomatoes, the better they taste.

*Tomatoes are on the EWG - Environmental Working Group’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ list which makes them highly sprayed with pesticides. Use organic/spray-free Tomatoes or if you really can’t find any, give the Tomatoes a bath in White Vinegar water (¼ cup White Vinegar mixed with 2-3 cups of water) to help remove as much pesticide residue as possible.

*Store left over Nut Mince, Guacamole and Cashew Sour Cream in a sealed glass jar in the fridge. Eat within 1-2 days.

Serving Suggestions:

*Another nice addition to these lettuce wraps as a topping is the Mexican Tomato Salsa