In an attempt to connect more with my Instagram followers, I am making a conscious effort to put my own face on more of my posts, as opposed to just food and kids! So here I am with the most sumptuous pieces of deliciousness – chocolate orange coconut bites. They’re a bit like Rice…
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Superfood Chocolate Bark
I’d like to say I followed the rule of moderation with this but I’ll go ahead and blame it on pregnancy and confess that I made this at 7am and by the time it had set I had eaten about a quarter! Oops! It’s just so delicious, and after all, I am trying to increase…
Peppermint Chocolate Bark
I don’t know what it is about peppermint that feels wintery and Christmassy, maybe because of the candy canes we’re used to seeing? I could have crushed candy canes onto this to make it look nice but then it would have been full of sugar which is exactly the opposite of what I’m trying to…
Chocolate Truffle Hearts
There is nothing inside these chocolates that makes them ‘truffles’ necessarily, it’s just that the mixture is so decadent that when it sets thickly – as it does in the heart-shapes moulds I have because they’re so deep – it honestly tastes and feels like Belgian chocolate truffles melting into your mouth, and yet totally…
Rose Pistachio Chocolate Bark
There is nothing more satisfying than taking a bite out of a chunk of chocolate, and indeed nothing more satisfying at all than knowing that that chocolate is made of only pure, natural, healthy ingredients than not only are not detrimental to your health, but are in fact beneficial to your health. I usually make…
Raw Vegan Bounty Bites
My favourite EVER chocolate was Bounty – I’m obsessed with anything coconut so this really is an indulgence for me. I made these a few years ago before starting the blog but never photographed them or wrote down the recipe so thought I’d try to perfect them now so you can all share in their…
Maca-Chilli and Lemongrass-Wheatgrass Chocolates
The mayans believed that cacao was the drink of the gods, and with good reason! Raw cacao is high in magnesium and all the B vitamins; it promotes cardiovascular health and aids digestion; it is high in anti-oxidants, neutralising free radicals in the body and thereby preventing cancer. Cacao also promotes mental well-being due to containing…
Chocolate Mousse
This sugar- and dairy-free dessert is so simple and quick to make, and guaranteed to impress. By using raw chocolate and only a small amount of honey you get a mousse which is rich in flavour and not overly sweet, but even kids love it. You could use organic store-bought almond or coconut milk, but…
Healthy Hot Chocolate
Nothing’s better on a cold winter’s day (like we’re having in Joburg) than a comforting cup of hot chocolate. My version is dairy-free and sugar-free, and goes perfectly with my Gluten-free Biscotti. If you don’t like spice you can simply omit these, but they do compliment the natural flavour of cacao really well. Ingredients 500ml…
Raw Chocolate Tart
This is a favourite with my family and friends, and no one can ever believe what the main ingredient is… avocado! Don’t let that put you off – it is rich, creamy and delicious; everything you want from a chocolate tart. And it’s so simple and easy to make. This year I made it for…