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Creating Delicious <strong>Whole</strong>-Food Treats<br />

Chocolate Goji Smoothie (3)<br />

This is both delicious and a nutritional powerhouse, with outrageous levels of antioxidants in the raw<br />

chocolate, fiber in the raspberries, protein and rare plant nutrients in the goji berries, and the perfect electrolyte<br />

and fats balance in the coconut liquid and meat.<br />

1 C young coconut liquid<br />

½ C young coconut meat*<br />

¼ C goji berries (if dried, preferably soaked in the coconut liquid 30 mins.)<br />

3 Tbsp. raw chocolate powder<br />

½ C frozen raspberries<br />

¼ C agave (raw, organic)<br />

crushed ice <strong>to</strong> achieve desired consistency<br />

* See the GreenSmoothieGirl YouTube demo on how <strong>to</strong> get the meat out: www.tiny.cc/3X3Xi.<br />

Puree all ingredients in a high-powered blender and enjoy!<br />

Raw Chocolate Cheesecake (3)<br />

Crust:<br />

2 C pecans or almonds, ground in food processor<br />

¼ C coconut oil (set container in very hot water <strong>to</strong> make oil liquid and warm)<br />

¼ C agave (raw, organic)<br />

Filling:<br />

C raw chocolate powder (cacao)<br />

C agave (raw, organic)<br />

1 inch of vanilla bean<br />

½ tsp. sea salt (OHCS is best)<br />

1 C cashews, soaked for 1+ hour and drained<br />

1 C young coconut meat*<br />

1 small avocado<br />

½ C coconut oil<br />

* See the GreenSmoothieGirl YouTube demo on how <strong>to</strong> get the meat out: www.tiny.cc/3X3Xi.<br />

To make the crust, mix the ground pecans/almonds with the ¼ C coconut oil and ¼ C agave by hand, and then<br />

press the mixture with the back of a spoon in<strong>to</strong> a 9"x13" pan. For the filling, blend the chocolate, C agave,<br />

vanilla bean, salt, cashews, coconut meat, avocado, and ½ C coconut oil in a high-powered blender until<br />

smooth.<br />

Pour mixture in<strong>to</strong> the crust. Chill the pie well or freeze it and then partially thaw it before serving. (Optionally,<br />

serve with the Berry Sauce on page 313.)<br />

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