Zen Basil Seeds Banana Brownie Bites

Ingredients:

4 Zen Basil Hydrates: Coconut

2 cups whole raw almonds

1 tablespoon olive oil

Optional:

teaspoon vanilla extract, or almond extract, or both. I used both.

Frosting :

2 bananas

2 tablespoon cocoa powder

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Process:

In a high speed blender, (I used vita mix blend), add raw almonds and the Zen Basil Hydrate. Blend from slow speed to higher…until it becomes a paste mixture. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and an optional teaspoon of vanilla extract as well as almond extract. Continue blending until it becomes like almond butter .

Form the mixture into little balls, if the mixture is warm, let it chill first before adding the frosting.

In a separate bowl, use the back of the fork to mash the bananas (or blender) add cocoa powder, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until it forms melted chocolate. Drizzle your melted chocolate over and chill. You can enjoy these immediately but it’s even more delicious overnight!

Zen Basil Seeds Chocolate Donut Ice Cream

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil seeds

½ cup cocoa powder

¾ cup cottage cheese

2 cups milk (of choice)

Optional: ⅓ cup monk fruit, 1 tsp vanilla extract

Process:

In a blender, mix the Zen Basil seeds, cocoa powder, cottage cheese, and milk. Add vanilla extract and monk fruit if you like it sweeter. Pour that mix into a silicone pan and sprinkle with Zen Basil seeds for added crunch. Freeze until they harden. I froze mine overnight but they should only take about an hour.

Zen Basil Seeds Chocolate Chip Bread

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds

4 eggs

8 oz chocolate nut butter

Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips

Process:

Whip 4 eggs until they froth. I used a blender because I did not have an egg frother. Then pour your favorite chocolate nut butter over the eggs. Mix well. Pour the mix into a lined bread pan. Then sprinkle some Zen Basil seeds over the top. Optional to top with chocolate chips. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees. Let it cool and then slice!

Zen Basil Seeds Chocolate Macaroons

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds

1 cup blanched almond flour

1 1/2 Tbsp coconut flour

3 Tbsp coconut oil melted

1/4 cup monk fruit

1 tsp vanilla extract 

3 Tbsp almond milk

1/8 tsp fine grain sea salt

1/2 cup sugar-free chocolate chips

Process:

In a bowl mix the almond flour, coconut flour, coconut oil, monk fruit, vanilla extract, almond milk, and salt. Scoop the mixture into a small baking pan over parchment. The mix will be clumpy, so press it down using a spoon or your hands to evenly spread across the pan. Then in another bowl, hydrate your Zen Basil seeds. Pour the amount of hydrated seeds you want over the cookie dough mix. Melt some sugar-free chocolate chips and pour that over the entire mix and spread evenly. Place in the fridge for a few hours and enjoy!

Optional: Sprinkle sea salt over the melted chocolate 

Zen Basil Seeds Chocolate Almond Squares

Ingredients:

½ cup Zen Basil Seeds

1 cup sesame seeds

1 cup almond halves

1 cup almond butter or peanut butter

¼ cup maple syrup or monk fruit

⅛ cup coconut oil melted

Pinch of salt

1 cup of cocoa powder melted with 1 cup of monk fruit, 1 tsp of coconut oil, and pinch of salt

Process:

Add the Zen Basil Seeds, sesame seeds, almond halves, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and pinch of salt in a bowl. Mix well. Transfer the mix to a lined baking tin with parchment paper. Press down firmly and evenly. Melt the cocoa powder with the coconut oil, salt, and monk fruit. Pour it over the entire base. Leave in the fridge to set for up to 2 hours and enjoy!

Disclaimer: Be sure to hydrate with water after consuming Zen Basil seeds dry.

Zen Basil Seeds Raspberry Chocolate Jam Bites

Ingredients:

1 ½ Tbsp Zen Basil Seeds

1 cup raspberries

1 Tbsp maple syrup

1/2 cup melt chocolate chip (I used sugar free)

Dash of salt

Process:

Mash together 1 cup of fresh raspberries, 1 ½ Tbsp of Zen Basil seeds, dash of salt, and 1 Tbsp of maple syrup (or any other liquid sweetener of choice) until well combined. Separate into bite sized pieces on parchment paper and freeze for an hour or until it's solid. Then coat them in some melted dark chocolate and freeze for another hour.