5/7/12- Raw Week Challenge

We left yesterday and headed to Jekyll Island!! And we couldn't make the trip without a starbucks!!

The Rig, all hooked up:

And let me introduce you to our new friend, Hammy! :)

So, to try my self-control, I've decided on a 1 week long mostly raw/vegan diet! Notice I've put, "mostly" in there because I know that with my whole family around, I don't want to hinder them from anything that they want to do/eat and feel guilty if I don't eat it. But to put it into a schedule, I'll have 2 raw meals a day and mostly raw dinner (such as a salad and chips and salsa, which we are having tonight.) But to start things off, I have a raw brownie recipe for you!!

BROWNIE

2 1/2 Cups Raw Nuts (any and all, I used walnuts, almonds and cashews)

8-10 Dates, Pitted (depending on how sweet you like yours :))

A Handful of Raisins

5 TBSP Cocoa Powder

1 TBSP Agave Nectar and/or Honey (optional)

Pinch of Salt

1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

1/2 Cup Water

TOPPING 

6 TBSP Coconut Oil

4 TBSP Cocoa Powder

1/4 Cup Agave Nectar/Honey

In a food processor, coarsely chop all nuts. Add the remaining brownie ingredients and chop for 3 minutes (It should be a paste-like texture). Scoop all of the mixture into any sized pan you prefer. Rinse processor and add topping ingredients. Blend well and poor onto smoothed brownie top. Adjust evenly around and let sit in freezer for 1 hour or until top becomes hard. Cut and enjoy!!

(Pit dates)

(Add ingredients)

(Chop until smooth)

(Add topping)

(Enjoy!!!)

And lastly, our quaint little sewing/craft room here at the Jekyll Island campground. :) 

Hello everyone and please pray for me to stick with my commitment. :)

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