These look so luscious!!!!

Here’s a recipe from Jenni Wilson, over at http://momessentials.net via her friend, Faith:

Faith’s Nourishing Cocoa Bars

8 big dates (Costco has them)
8 squares 90% dark chocolate (“Lindt” brand or 3 oz of another brand)
2 C raw cashews (unsalted)
1/2 cup almond butter
1/4 unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup cashew butter

Make sure all the pits are out of your dates. Faith says, be sure to stick the pits in your mouth and enjoy the yummy taste of the dates.

Blend all ingredients in a food processor.
Pour and spread on waxed paper in a 9″x13″ pan.
Put in fridge and slice.

Thanks to Faith, mom of 5, from sunny AZ, for sharing.

You can find similar recipes to that one that are healthful and yummy for you in the following cookbook:

Jenni has put together a fabulous resource called “Momessentials Yummy Healthy Recipes “. In this 100+ pages ebook, you will find mouth-watering recipes, mostly all made from wholesome ingredients, free of white flour and white sugar. I give the cookbook 4 and half out of five stars, because although it is whole foods, it does not incorporate the principles of soaking whole grains and flours, which could be a problem for some people who have a hard time digesting grains. Also Jenni recommends fake pepperoni made from soy in the pizza recipe, which I don’t recommend as a whole food. According to Sally Fallon of Nourishing Traditions, processed soy should be avoided. I would recommend making the pizza without it and adding fresh avocado slices after baking, to give more yumminess to the pizza. That’s what I do.

Here’s a brief, not complete list, of the recipes in the cookbook:

• Pumpkin Cookies
• Tuscan Bean Soup
• Soda Pop Substitute
• Pancakes and Waffles
• Maple-flavored Syrup Substitute
• Quinoa Salad
• Peppermint Brownies!!!! Yum!
• Basil Quiche
• Easy Potato Frittata
• Easy Breakfast Cereals
• Whole Foods Pizza
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Easy Thai Curry
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Maple Nuts

If you would like to enter to win a copy of this recipe book, please put your name below. Giveaway will be done on Wednesday June 13, 2012.

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