Valentine's Day Special Recipes

I hope that all you lovely ladies are having a wonderful Valentine's Day. Remember, our true love is Jesus Christ, and He will never leave or forsake us!

Below are two recipes that are relatively healthy, but I would only recommend making these treats for special occasions. I have never used either of these recipes, so I do not guarantee that they will be 100% reliable. 

Enjoy making a special treat for your wonderful family to show how much you love and appreciate them!

Carob Balls

~1 cup natural peanut butter, smooth or chunky

~1 cup honey or agave nectar

~1 cup carob powder, sifted

~1/2 cup sesame seeds

~1/3 cup dried, shredded coconut

1. In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey. Stir over medium-low heat until melted together. Remove from heat.

2. Gradually add carob powder and sesame seeds to the peanut butter-honey mixture.

3. Let mixture refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.

4. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and sprinkle shredded coconut over the balls.

5. Store carob balls in the fridge until ready to eat.

Carob Brownies

~2 cups whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour

~1/3 cup carob powder

~2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder

~1/3 cup honey

~1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

~1 teaspoon vanilla extract

~1 cup filtered water

~1/4 cup chopped nuts, optional

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, carob powder, and baking powder.

2. In a separate bowl, thoroughly mix remaining ingredients except for nuts.

3. Combine the wet and dry mixtures and mix well, but do not over-mix. Stir in nuts.

4. Pour batter into a greased 8-inch square baking dish.

5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

For His Glory,

Elyse