Valentine’s Sweets

Cupid is getting ready for the big day, are you? Valentine’s is a special occasion to show your loved ones how much you care, so why not make a delicious dessert that’s nutritious too!

Creamy Dreamy Brownies
Submitted by: Joel Gibson & Chrissy Gala, Sedona, Arizona

Ingredients for the Brownie Base
1 1/2 C walnuts or pecans, ground
1 1/2 C dates, pitted
1 Packet Cocoa VitaShake®
1/4 C chocolate or carob powder
1 Tsp. vanilla extract

1. Grind nuts in a food processor.
2. Combine the rest of the ingredients and process until mixture is soft and crumbly. If mixture is too dry, add a little honey or water to create consistency you want.
3. Press into a small square or round pan 1/2 inch thick.
4. Top with frosting and chill until set. Serve with hot Calli® tea.

For the Frosting
1 C coconut butter, melted
1/2 C honey or agave
1 Vial Liqui-Five®
1/4 C chocolate powder
1 Tsp. vanilla extract
1 Packet Fortune Delight® Cinnamon

1. Melt coconut butter until soft.
2. Add agave or honey, Liqui-Five®, vanilla extract, and mix by hand.
3. Add chocolate powder and mix until smooth.

If you'd like, add SunnyDew® to taste.