Raw Chocolates

Using stevia and Lo Han (zero glycemic and zero calorie sweeteners) makes these suitable for diabetics or anyone with candida.

Which sweetener you use and how much is a personal thing. Here are some suggestions, add, taste and adjust: Zero Glycemic index - stevia liquid (15 drops) or Lo Han (1/2 tsp). Low Glycemic index - yacon syrup (4 tbsp). High Glycemic index – organic honey or agave nectar (4 tbsp).

Preparation time: 10 mins

Serves: 4-8

Ingredients:

• 200g cacao butter

• 1/4 cup cacao powder

• 1/4 cup lucuma or mesquite

• 1/3 cup shelled hemp seeds

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract or vanilla powder

• sweetener to taste

• pinch sea salt

  Optional extras:

• sour cherries, goji berries or incan berries, soaked and excess water squeezed out

• your favourite nuts – hazelnuts, brazil nuts, walnuts, almonds, soaked and dehydrated

• little chilli powder

• zest of organic oranges

• pieces of organic orange slices, which have been dehydrated until crisp

• 1tsp of supergreen powder or medicinal mushrooms

Method:

• Melt the cacao butter in a dehydrator or bain marie. Combine all the ingredients in a blender until smooth

• Adjust sweetness to taste. Pour into moulds (add extras if using) and put in freezer to set (takes about an hour)