Raw Cherry Brownies

I LOVE brownies! Well i love any dessert actually (except for cake... i don't like cake) and wanted to try a raw dessert recipe. this way I can have a delicious dessert and not feel guilty about it. 

Ingredients:

-1 cup raw almonds

-3 TBSP cocoa powder

-pinch of sea salt

-4 medjool dates 

-1/4 cup of dried cherries

-1 TBSP water

1. Put the almonds, cocoa powder and sea salt in a food processor and mix till finely ground. Do not over process because then you will have almond butter.

2. Cut and pit the dates and add them and the dried cherries to the food processor and process for about 60 seconds.

3. Add in the TBSP of water slowly and mix.

4. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.

5. Roll out the dough on parchment paper about 1/2 inch thick and cut out shapes with little cookie cutters.

6. Keep the brownies in an air tight container and in the fridge.

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

As many people know, I LOVE to cook. when im not dancing im either cooking/baking or on pinterest looking for something new to cook or bake. while in the kitchen i feel invincible. its all up to me on what i want to add or substitute items to improve the recipe or make it healthier. i came up with these after craving my moms meat loaf (i know its kind of a weird thing to crave).

Ingredients:
-1-2 pounds of organic free range ground turkey or grass-fed beef
-1 egg
-1/3 cup chopped onion
-1/3 cup chopped red pepper
-1/2 tsp oregano
-salt and pepper
-2 cloves of garlic

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. It's as simple as that.

3. spray a muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray and fill with the turkey mixture.

4. put in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the muffins are cooked thoroughly.

You can either top with ketchup or simple eat plain. Keep left overs in the fridge and re-heat in the microwave.