Awesome Healthy Choc-Nut Fudge

This recipe comes from my friend and Holistic Health Counsler, Csilla Bischoff. http://www.csillabischoff.com and it looks yummy!

If you try it, please let me know what you think.



This is great for those who like the taste of coconut.

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut oil (I like Nutiva brand)

3/4 cup pure cocoa powder (or carob powder)

1/4 cup raw honey

1/4 cup almond butter (or org. smooth peanut butter)

1 tbs pure vanilla extract

shredded coconut, chopped nuts, goji berries, chopped dates etc

Directions:

In a bowl mix 1 cup coconut oil with 3/4 cup pure cocoa powder. Add 1/4 cup almond
butter. Add 1/4 cup raw honey or a little more depending on your taste. Stir until
smooth. Add 1 tbs vanilla. Heat gently in a double boiler or in a metal bowl over
a simmering pan of water. Pour into 8×8 pan that you previously lined with parchment
paper and smeared it with some butter. The mixture is very liquidy so be careful
when you carry it to the fridge. Freeze for 10-20 minutes. Then, place in refrigerator.
When ready to package, cut it into squares and wrap in creative ways.

NOTE: Before pouring into the pan, add shredded coconut flakes, chopped nuts, chopped
dates, goji berries ... etc. to your liking. Then, proceed with recipe.

Quinoa Salad w/ Black Beans & Sweet Potatoes

Quinoa Salad w/Black Beans & Sweet Potatoes

1/2 c quinoa
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium sweet potatoe
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp dried red chile flakes
1 c water
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 can black beans, drained & thoroughly rinsed
Juice from 1 lime
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

1. Place quinoa in a small-mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly. Heat
oil over medium-high heat in a medium skillet with a tight-fitting
lid. Add sweet potato, scallion, and chile & saute until fragrant,
about 2 minutes.

2. Add quinoa; toast for 2 minutes. Add water and salt. Bring to
a boil, reduce heat to medium low and cover. Simmer until quinoa &
sweet potatoe are tender, about 10-12 minutes. If liquid remains
unabsorbed in the pan, raise heat to high & cook for 2 minutes until
it boils off.

3. Stir in blac beans and lime juice. Serve warm or chilled,
sprinkled with cilantro.

Makes two side-dish servings. Per serving: 350 calories, 10 g fat,
1,090 mg sodium, 62 g carbohydrates, 10 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 11 g
protein.

This dish is very high in sodium and I'm not sure why becuase rinsing
canned beans usually cuts that down, so if your carefully monitoring
your sodium intake, watch out!