Chocolate Macaroons

I made these delicious chocolate macaroons last week and promised on Facebook to share the recipe soon. So here it is:

 

Ingredients:

 

1 cup organic shredded coconut

1/4 cup organic melted coconut oil

3 tablespoons cocoa powder

3 tablespoons organic maple syrup

1/2 organic vanilla extract

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

 

First mix the shredded coconut and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Then add all the other ingredients and mix well. Form approximately 10 balls using a tablespoon and place on a baking sheet and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Store in the freezer.

 

These are fantastic because they're gluten free, vegan, and you can play with the recipe. If you're allergic to nuts, omit them. You could also add more nut, or add flax seeds or chia seeds, just whatever you like. They're super good!

 

Definitely try these! :)

Creativity Boot Camp Day 9

"Drizzle" 5 by 7, Pastel Painting

I don't know about you, but this painting makes me hungry! :) And I think it certainly says "Drizzle," which was the word prompt for day 9 of Creativity Boot Camp. The end is in sight, only 4 paintings left!

This painting is 5 by 7 on pastelbord done in soft pastels, and pastel pencils. I wanted to remain consistent with this challenge, so that is why all the paintings are the same size and are done in pastels. I may try the challenge again in a different medium, or with photography.

I hope your week is off to a good start!