Healthy Nutella

I originally got this idea from Madeline Shaw but then started to experiment with it, changing the nut and the type of milk used. So far my favourites have been the original hazelnut flavour and the twisted cashew nut flavour. Still keen to try it macadamia nuts.

Ingredients

• 250g of hazelnuts or Cashew Nut

• 40 g of raw cocoa

• 1 tsp of stevia powder

• 1 TBSP honey

• 70 ml of hazelnut milk

1. Place the nuts in a blender for a good 5minutes, until the form a smooth butter. I find sometimes I need to add a spoonful of coconut oil and a tablespoon of the hazelnut to milk to help the butter form.
2. Once the smooth butter has been created, slowly add of the other ingredients a bit at a time.
3. This should form a nutella like consistency, however if you prefer it a little bit runnier, add more milk until you create your preferred consistency.

Chocolate Chickpea Cookies

I have been experimented with gluten and sugar free cookies and came across a post for chickpea cookies. I thought it was worth giving a try, I was a little dubious but they actually came out well and even the other half approved. 

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas, drained
• 1/2 Cup of cashew butter (or you can use other nut butters)
• 1/4 Cup of Honey
• 1/4 Cup Cacao powder
• 1/2 cup of Raisins 
• 1 TBSP hot water

1. Blend the chickpeas into a smooth paste
2. Add the cashew butter and honey and blend until combined.
3. Mix the cacao powder with the hot water to form a smooth paste. Add to chickpea mixture.
4. If the mix is looking a little stodgy, add some more hot water. Likewise if the mixture is not sweet enough, add more honey or some sweetener.
5. Add raisins.
6. Place round cookie shape balls onto a lined baking tray and bake at 180 degrees for 15minutes.