If you would like to get your own snack box for free, all you pay is $2 shipping. Click HERE or go to: http://lovewithfood.com/invite?m=r&ref=213t . Full disclosure: If you do use my link I will get 500 points for merchandise in the future. This is no gimmick, if you don’t like the box just cancel your subscription. It’s super easy. =)
I was SOO looking forward to my love with food box. I didn’t peek this time so my honest reactions are seen in the video. Some things I’m really excited about and some things not so much. For the most part the items are healthy, but the Mac n’ Cheese chips have yeast extract in them, which is msg basically, I will survive though! Here is a list of all I received in the deluxe 2015 box:
2 packets Dark Chocolate Cacao Nibs by BRITT
2 Chocolate Dipping coconut Mini bars by LUNA
1 packet Energy Kettle Cooked Apples by Big Slice
2 packets Somersaults by Somersault Snack Company
1 package Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bliss Ginnyminnis by GinnyBakes
1 packet My Super Cookies, blueberry flavor. By Super Foods Co
2 tea bags – Breakfast in Paris Black Tea by Stash
2 packages Cassava Pops by Wai Lana
2 Velvet Truffles by Alter Eco
1 Black Truffle by Alter Eco
1 packet Crunchy Mac N’ Cheese by Eatrageous
2 packages of In-shell Almonds by Bobalu (not onions haha!)
19 items!! AWESOME!
Also got several coupons AND a gift card to hellofresh.com and a gift card to urban remedy!
ps.. I ate 1 of the velvet truffles while editing all of this, OMG! sinful!
I also just noticed that all but two of the choices (cacao nibs and super cookies) were actually gluten free. Love with food does offer a gluten free box but it costs more. This box was worth the money I think.
135g almonds soaked overnight
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
heavy pinch salt
2-3 tablespoons honey
2-5 dates (or any other dried fruit to thicken)
2 1/2 tablespoons raw cocoa nibs (or 2 tablespoons cocoa powder)
1/4 – 1/3 cup coconut chips (or flakes) for rolling
Directions:
Start the day before by weighing out about 135grams or about 1 cup of raw almonds, soak them in 2-3 times their volume of water for 8-12 hours and drain. Pat dry and store in fridge until needed.
In a food processor, add your almonds, salt, cocoa nibs or powder, and sesame seeds. Pulse until it forms a crumbly mixture. Add your pitted dates, and pulse again until it starts to form into balls. If using honey Add your honey, and pulse until mixture resembles sticky dough. When you squeeze a little in your hand, it should hold its form no problem. If mixture is too dry add more honey or dried fruit, if too wet, add some extra sesame seeds.
Take mixture 1 tablespoon or so at a time and roll into balls. Take coconut chips or another topping of choice and roll each ball into the topping.
If you want the balls to be firm you can freeze for a few hours, refridgerate for 6 or more hours. Or you can put them in the dehydrator for 4-8 hours at 110 degrees until they reach your desired texture.
NOTE: This is a re-post of an OLD recipe from 2009-2010 on my old wordpress blog before I got my own domain. Since I like this recipe. I have transferred it here. Any images marked with faylinameir.wordpress.com are still property of www.faylinameir.com and myself.
In a blender, (or food processor) blend the bananas together with the ground cocoa, oil, and if needed the sweetener of your choice. When mixture is smooth, dump into a bowl with your oats, and nuts. Mix thoroughly. Place in your dehydrator at 110 degree for 12-20 hours.About 6-8 hours in, go ahead and break up the granola, this not only helps in drying but helps in the final product. The time depends on your environment, so after 12 hours, start checking, if you think it needs more time then give it more time.
I personally prefer almonds, cashews, and pecans in this recipe, but the nuts are your choice. Optionally you could use seeds instead of nuts, sunflower or pumpkin are my personal favorites. Enjoy!
