Have you ever found yourself hooked to something and you wondered when it happened? You pondered it, thought about it, and you couldn’t  remember when it must have gripped you so tightly.  You know at some point there was a switch, a time when you felt you couldnt turn back, you couldn’t stop even if you wanted to. Maybe it lured you in a little day after day, and one day it had you and you never saw it coming. I would say thats how it happened to me. One day I realized I had to have it….it was sugar.

I can remember clearly after Aubrey was born trying to eat healthier. I started getting rid of one thing at a time, and educating myself one topic at a time. Even with the knowledge I had I couldn’t help it, I would be at the grocery store and when she wasn’t looking I would throw a pack of those mini Oreos in with the groceries. I would put them in my purse and quietly eat them on the way home. I didn’t want her to put the chemicals in HER body, but I couldn’t help myself, I mean come on, I deserved it after all the hard work of grocery shopping.

Sugar is a hard habit to kick, research shows its as addictive as a drug,  its everywhere, and lets face it, its good, and we crave it.

Sugar is probably the main reason why most of us find it hard to stick to a diet or fast, we just can’t stop thinking about not only the desserts but bread, crackers, and pretty much all pre-packaged processed foods.

So why are we talking about dessert and sugar addiction in the same post? Raw desserts can be made not only gluten and dairy free, but refined sugar free, and taste like an amazing dessert! If that isn’t enough good news, raw dessert can also help you kick you sugar addiction, and loose weight  by adding more protein, good fat, and fiber to your diet! Lets check out some of the amazing benefits of whats in this dessert:

• Dates- promotes healthy bowel movements, great for energy, and prevents abdominal cancer.
• Pecans-Aid in weight loss, boost immune system, and increases heart health.
• Coconut oil-Aides in weight loss, helps balance hormones, and boosts immune system.
• Cashews- lowers risk of heart disease, increases bone health, and helps prevent gallstones.
• Raw Cacao powder- improves mood, rich in magnesium, and reduces risk of colon cancer. (not to be confused with cocoa powder)
• Maple syrup- high in antioxidants, helps improve digestion, supplies vitamins and minerals.

Isn’t that amazing? Raw desserts are truly the best! I hope you will try this and taste how delicious it is!

Raw Chocolate Raspberry Mousse 

*Make sure to soak your cashews for a couple hrs or up to 24 hours!

Crust

• 6 medjool dates (remove seeds)Get dates here
• 3/4 cup pecans
• 1 tbsp coconut oil ( I use refined)
• Pinch pink or sea salt

Filling

• 2 cups soaked and drained cashews
• 1 1/2 tbsp raw cacao powderGet raw cacao powder here
• 4 tbsp filtered water
• 5 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 tbsp coconut cream (cream from the top of full fat can of coconut milk)
• 2 tbsp coconut oil ( I use refined)
• pinch pink salt or sea salt

Chocolate topping

• 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil (very soft or melted)
• 1 1/2 raw cacao powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• Pinch of pink or sea salt

Other

• Raspberries (fresh or frozen)

Directions

• Place all ingredients for crust in your Nutri-BulletGet a Nutri Bullet here or food processor.
• Blend until smooth, and place in the bottom of your glasses.Buy Glass jars here

• Clean Nutri- Bullet and add all the ingredients for the mousse.
• Blend until you have a completely smooth consistency.
• Place some raspberries along the edges
• Evenly distribute into the mousse into the cups.
• Place in the freezer or refrigerator while making the chocolate.
• In a small bowl mix all topping ingredients with a whisk.
• Spoon chocolate on top of the mousse.
• Top with berries and crushed pecans if desired.
• Store in the refrigerator.
• Enjoy!

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