In the Kitchen with Natalia of Glowing Temple!

Mint Chip Macaroons

We have been very fortunate to have Natalia KW of Glowing Temple providing us with some outstanding raw food recipes over the last few weeks. The benefits of a raw diet are numerous including better health, increased stamina, detoxification, weight loss, less clean-up, saved money, a smaller environmental footprint, and, of course, no actual cooking. Even more exciting, Natalia is now sharing her recipes with us via video so that you can see how easy it is to make nutritious and delicious raw cuisine.

Raw desserts can be so easy and fun to make! Watch and learn how to make some really tasty Mint Chip Macaroons. And keep coming back for more information on Natalia’s upcoming recipe book.

Mint Chip Macaroons
makes 2 dozen

½ cup cold-pressed coconut oil
½ cup raw honey or agave
¾ teaspoon peppermint extract
pinch of Himalayan salt
3 tablespoons raw cacao nibs
2½ cups finely shredded coconut

1.   Mix coconut oil, honey, peppermint, salt and cacao nibs in a large bowl.

2.   Pour the coconut into the same bowl and mix well to combine all ingredients.

3.   Scoop round balls onto a cookie sheet or platter or spread into a 9” square baking dish.

4.   Place in the freezer for 1½-2 hours.

5.   Thaw 15 minutes before serving.  If you opted for the square dish, cut into desired shapes after thawing.

Natalia

Natalia is the chef/owner of Glowing Temple, a raw and living foods inspiration, creation and education service based in Sarasota, Florida. She strives to create recipes focusing on local and seasonal ingredients and never compromises when it comes to organics. Natalia wishes to share the joy she has discovered through a clean, green diet. Recently, she created an organic live & vegan menu for Mi Pueblo’s University location. Find her on Twitter @NataliaKW and Facebook.