Matcha Green Tea Balls" *RECIPE*

A common question I get asked by people that are on a health kick or The 40 Day Green Cleanse program  is, "Yve, what foods do we eat around the holidays that are healthy and delicious?"My response is listen to your Inner-G(guidance).   As always, the first priority should be to focus on what you need and want.  The second is the heart connection between loved ones."  The energy of love fills our heart with warmth and reduces stress levels. We tend to eat heavier foods when we're under stress- relax, now we have another reason to be in LOVE!If you are doing a program like ours, and are doing a level 1-3 then, of course- please choose from our vast amount of delicious foods on our secret page. This recipe is a Green Team Fave and I love it because they are small little bites that fit in your mouth quite easily.Matcha is high in anti-oxidants and boosts energy- and the spirulina makes this dessert a super-food dessert.  WOW. Super healthy and delicious.  I feel great about giving this to children. I also love the fact that these balls are low glycemic so my diabetic mother and uncle can enjoy desserts too.

Other foods

As far as other food goes, choose the foods that are organic, delicious, whole foods that are abundant in healthy energy and that keeps your body feeling alive and balanced.Oh yeah~ and it has to be tasty too!But, finally....if you feel like you are missing out on something you really love- do not deprive yourself.  Powerfully choose what you will allow yourself to have at the meal or celebration.  Give attention to what is nourishing with the food you are eating and then tell your body to digest each piece of food with ease and grace.  Punishment helps no one and loving yourself while you choose and eat these foods will do you more GOOD than harm.  Eat slow, and chew well.THINK about what you are eating. With focused attention and intention your body will find a way to receive the best and highest vibes from any food you eat. Love conquers all!Below is a recipe for our (level 2) food list on The 40 Day Green Cleanse that will soon  be released on my upcoming my e-book :)  enJOY

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Matcha Green Tea Balls

*level 2, 3, 4 delights

 I just love the combination of Matcha Green Tea and cardamom together in a bite size green dessert.What you need:1 1/2 cup raw pistachios 1/2 cup sultana raisins (soaked in hot water for 20 minutes to remove any toxic sulfur)2 Tablespoons brown rice syrup slightly melted1 tsp. coconut oil2 teaspoon Organic Matcha Green Tea powder Seeds from 3 pods of cardamom 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup of hemp hearts for the outer coating of the balls*

Food Processor/Vita Mix, cookie sheet,  one glass plate,wax paper, medium glass or plastic bowl, small spoon. Start by pulverizing the nuts in a food processor or Vita Mix on low speed.   Grind them for a few seconds to leave them evenly chunky vs. too powdery.   Remove the sultana raisins from the water and pat dry with a paper towel before adding them into the blender.   Then add raisins and all the rest of the ingredients all but the hemp seeds.  I like to melt the brown rice syrup beforehand in a glass jar immersed in hot boiling water for 3-5 minutes so it mixes easier with the rest of the ingredients.Blend the mixture of ingredients on a medium setting.  You might need assistance with a tamper to get it even.    It will be thick and sticky.Spoon out the ingredients onto a bowl.  I use a small spoon to measure each serving as I start forming each ball one at a time.  Set them aside on a clean plate.   When I have all the balls complete I pour the hemp hearts on a baking sheet covered in wax paper so I have a clean, flat working space.  I then place each molded ball over the hemp hearts covering them completely.  I am rolling and pouring hearts over each ball as I continue to work with each one like I am working with clay.When all of the balls are complete I roll each ball once more making sure they are completely round and perfectly covered in hemp hearts.Then place them on a serving dish.  Chill for at least one hour before serving.Keeps in refrigerator up to one week.close your eyes~take a deep breath~savor each moment~From my Inner-G to yours,Yve Hart 

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