For those of you who attended the 3rd annual Janati Wellness Day, you know that it wasn’t only the amazing guest presenters that stole the show, but the food as well. Jo-Anne Hopkins of Live Love Laugh Do Yoga made an array of tasty treats for all of those in attendance to enjoy, and, was kind enough to share her recipe with all of you.

These no-cook Super Seed Macaroons we are hit!

5 tbsp cocoa powder

1 cup cane sugar or sucanat

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup rice milk

1/2 cup coconut oil

In a medium sauce pot, bring all of the above to a boil (whisk until combined), then allow to simmer – reduce temp to slow bubble whisking occasionally. Simmer for approximately 7 minutes, then remove from heat.

In the pot, add:

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup grain flakes (oat, spelt, quinoa)

handful of chia seeds and pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup crushed coconut (dried) –  or more shredded

1/4 cocao nibs

Combine and then form into balls.

Refrigerate

Enjoy this delicious treat…and don’t forget to share!

As well as being an active yoga teacher, Jo-Anne is also passionate about all things food. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist she prides herself on finding creative ways to maximize nutrition through healthy food preparation. She focuses on local, and whenever possible organic ingredients to nourish the body, mind and spirit. When she is not doing or teaching yoga, she will frequently be found in the kitchen either cooking or baking. This is of course when she’s not knitting, crocheting, playing ultimate frisbee, soccer or simply joking around having a good laugh.