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Here is another favorite snack or treat we love to have around. Delicious and nutritious, make a double batch and store in the freezer!

Cacao Cashew Bliss Balls

1 cup raw cashews
2 cups soft dates
2 1/2 tbsp almond butter
2 tbsp coconut oil
4 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tsp vanilla extract

-Place the cashew in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed.

-Add the dates and coconut oil, pulse until fully mixed. Add the almond butter, cacao powder and vanilla extract, pulse until combined. Should be sticking well together.

-Using a tablespoon at the time, roll into balls.

-Place in the freezer to set for about an hour. Store in a airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Tip: You can use any nuts and nut/seed butter you prefer. Double the recipe and make half without adding cacao powder (as seen on my pictures above).

I wish you all a happy week!

Ursula

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Hello everyone! I am sure you all heard of Matcha or Turmeric Lattes before. I’ve been making these, especially the Turmeric Latte more frequently this winter, mostly because I really enjoy them but also because of all the health benefits they provide. Preventing getting sick is a big part and I think I was pretty lucky so far! Except an earache and the occasional sniffles I was fine. My kids and husband have been having colds for the last few weeks and it finely got me as well!

Turmeric, Cinnamon and Ginger have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Anti-microbial, immunity-boosting, cancer preventing. These are just some of the benefits of these beautiful spices.

Pepper contains piperine and is believed to enhance the absorption of Turmeric. And because Turmeric is fat-soluble I added some coconut oil to the latte.

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to capture the beautiful yellow color!

Spiced Turmeric Latte

Serves 2

Ingredients:

2 cups coconut, almond, cashew or any other milk
1 tsp coconut oil
2 tbsp honey
1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch ground or finely grated fresh ginger
pinch black pepper

-Add milk, coconut oil and honey to a small pot and bring to a quick boil.

-Reduce heat to low and while whisking add all the spices. Whisk until frothy.

-Serve immediately.

Tip: I used honey to soothe my sore throat, it is optional of course. If making it vegan use maple syrup or coconut sugar instead. Sweeten to your taste.