S'mores are a 4th of July staple for most families! Here are a few things to use/add to make them a tad bit healthier!
Organic dark chocolate bars: http://us.greenandblacks.com/organic-85-dark-cacao-bar.html
Grain-free graham crackers: http://powerhungry.com/2015/01/easy-paleo-graham-crackers-gluten-free-grain-free-almond-flour/
Refined sugar and artificial coloring-free marshmallows: http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/healthy-marshmallows.html
Fruit: Bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, apples.
Nut butters: Almond, peanut, cashew, macadamia, etc.
Even more protein and fiber: Chopped nuts and seeds!
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Some last minute gift ideas. I think your Mom would love these!
-Local Organic Flower Bouquet
-60 Minute Massage or Manicure/Pedicure (check out Groupon deals if you are on a budget)
-Homemade Card (made by YOU)
-Gift Card to her Favorite Store
-Red Wine
-Fitness Equipment- Kettlebells, BOSU ball, Stability Ball, Dumbbells, etc.
-Organic Dark Chocolate Bar
Show some love to your momma! She is the reason you exist! ;-)
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I had a little too much fun making these delicious, no refined sugar treats for my future sister-in-law's bridal shower tomorrow! I don't like to follow recipes and the mixture ended up less solid than anticipated, so I improvised and added more coconut so they would stick together. I'm calling them Raw Chocolate Snowballs! Watch out, they are addicting!! LOL! Bet you can't eat just one! ;-)
Raw Chocolate Snowballs
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chopped raw walnuts
Pinch of sea salt
1 cup pitted unsweetened dates
1 tsp real vanilla
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
Instructions:
-Add walnuts and salt to a blender or food processor. Mix until the walnuts are finely ground.
-Add the dates, vanilla, and cocoa powder to the blender. Mix well until everything is combined. -With the blender still running, add a couple drops of water at a time to make the mixture stick together.
-Using a spatula, transfer the mixture into a bowl. Using your hands, form small round balls, and then roll them in the coconut to cover.
-Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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