And We’re Back! With a Tart Recipe You Won’t Want to Miss!

After an extended leave of absence, HËLSË is back and ready to talk about optimal health once again! Thank you all for your understanding over the past few months as we’ve been entirely focused on urgent family matters.

So without further ado, let’s jump right in! As we head into the holidays, HËLSË is busy experimenting with new dessert recipes that are nutrient dense and full of healthy fats to satiate that sweet tooth!

When I was diagnosed with insulin resistance a few years ago, the thought of giving up sweets was pretty much a death sentence! And I was not successful in my attempt to give up sweets, which only further complicated my blood sugar spikes and dizzy spells. After a lot of research on stabilizing blood sugar levels, I realized the benefits of “raw desserts” which utilize the combination of fruits, nuts, dark chocolate, natural sugars (honey, maple syrup), and coconut to make insanely delicious desserts that don’t have any commercial flours or refined and/or genetically modified sugar in them.

As many of you know, I am a staunch advocate for completely removing processed foods from your diet for optimal health. And this includes those tempting little brownies, cookies and cakes that always seem to overwhelmingly creep up on us right about this time of year.

Headed to a holiday party and want to avoid those unhealthy dessert options? Bring your own raw dessert and share with your friends – you will be the hit of the party! Want to learn how? Schedule a Skype session with me today via [email protected] and we’ll make one together.

If you are feeling confident, test your raw dessert chef skills with the recipe from Ryan’s Birthday cake:

Raw Chocolate Almond Tart {Paleo}

Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 1/2 c. raw walnuts
• 2 1/2 tbsp. cacao powder
• 2 1/2 tbsp. raw honey
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt

Chocolate Layer

• 2 ripe avocados
• 5 tbsp. cacao powder
• 3 tbsp. coconut oil (melted)
• 6 tbsp. coconut palm sugar
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
• pinch of sea salt

Almond Butter Layer

• 1/2 cup smooth raw almond butter
• 1 tsp. coconut oil
• 2 tbsps. honey

Instructions

1. Add walnuts, cacao and salt to the food processor. Pulse until well combined.
2. Add the honey and continue food processing until a dough forms. Grease an 8” square “baking” dish lightly with coconut oil. Spoon a portion of the dough into the bottom of the dish and use your hands to press it into a flat layer about 1/3″ thick. Place in the freezer while you make the fillings.
3. Add chocolate filling ingredients to the food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
4. In a small saucepan, melt together almond butter, coconut oil and honey over low heat until combined.
5. Remove the crust from the freezer, pour a layer of chocolate over the brownie layer, and use the back of a spoon to smooth it out. Then add a layer of almond butter and gently smooth it out, being careful not to mix the layers. Finally, add another layer of chocolate on top of the almond butter and smooth it out.
6. Place the dessert into the freezer and allow it to freeze for 2 hours. Remove, serve, and ENJOY!