What is a mother? She is a woman that helps create us and protect us. She carries us in her belly for 9 months giving nourishment and a home to grow in. A mother is a woman who dedicates her life to taking care of someone or something beyond herself. She is self-less, beautiful, and strong. A creative, powerful woman that nurtures, guides, and leads others. Whether this woman is a mother to a child, a community garden, or animals. She may be the head of a foundation to help this world, a leader, teacher, or healer. Maybe she’s simply a woman who created her own business, small or large, works for someone else, or doesn’t work at all. Now it is time to dedicate that single special day out of an entire year to show these ladies our gratitude and love. Although everyday really is “Mothers Day,” it’s impossible to show these women the recognition they truly deserve in just 24 hours. It’s a lifetime commitment and a great one at that. This Mother’s Day it’s truly about honoring who these woman are, as well as yourself. Since life can be so hectic, this is the day to cancel everything else and dedicate it the “mothers.” The time being spent may be shopping, watching movies, taking hikes, camping, getting nails done, etc. The list could go on forever with that one, but there is one specific bond that brings all women together and that is Food and Chocolate. What better way to end a fulfilling day with our divine one than to end it with a favorite meal paired with a rejuvenating dessert? Here’s one for you that is irresistible. This chocolate peanut butter pie is non-baked, packed with healthy fats, grain free, easy to digest, and a blast to make! If you are a mommy and have some little ones, have them help you with the crust and filling. What kid doesn’t like to get their hands dirty! I want to close this off with wishing every single lady a Happy Mothers Day, no matter what type of mother you are. Happy Mothers Day! I hope you enjoy this dessert. Mahalo
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Recipe
Ingredients and Instructions:
Crust:
1-cup Almonds (comes out better if they are soaked for an hour or two)
1-cup Pecans (may also use another cup of almonds)
2 Tbl Maple Syrup
3-4 Tbl Almond Milk (more If its to dry)
2 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Cinnamon (ill put 2 or three sometimes because I truly love cinnamon)
1/4 tsp Salt
-Start by putting the nuts into a food processor and blend till they start to look like flour.
Then add the maple, almond milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Blend till its starts to stick
Transfer the dough into a pie pan lined with parchment paper. Spread the mixture out so it’s about even all over the pan. Press down the middle and form up the sides, creating a pie like form and then put in freezer
Filling:
1 Cup Organic or Regular Peanut Butter (smooth or creamy, its your preference)
3 Ripe Bananas
3 Tbl Almond Milk
2 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
¼ Tsp Salt
1/3 Cup + 4 Tbls for topping Dairy Free Chocolate Chips (may use normal chocolate if not vegan)
-Put all ingredients into the food processor and blend until smooth. Then take the crust out of freezer and transfer the filling into the center. Spread with spatula or a lightly wet spoon. Spread till even; put it back in the freezer.
– To make the chocolate topping you will need a double broiler or a metal bowl and a saucepan. If using the bowl and pot method, go ahead and fill the pan a little less than half with some water. Turn the heat on high and let it sit for second to heat up. Place metal bowl on top of the pan with water. Add the 4 Tbls of chocolate (maybe more if you are a chocoholic like myself). Start to stir the chocolate with a spatula until it melts into a way that you can drizzle it onto your pie. Once you reach the consistency, turn the heat off and take the pie out of the freezer. Use a rag to grab your bowl so you don’t burn yourself. Wipe off the excess water from underneath before you pour over the pie. Use the spatula to help get the chocolate moving and then just let your hand go crazy! Have fun with it! The chocolate peanut butter pie should be stored in the freezer for a couple hours, so make it earlier in the day or before dinner. Then when you take it out serve when still cold or wait ten mins! I hope you enjoy! Please leave any comments bellow if you simply cant figure a part of it out. Thank you Thank you Thank you
About the Author: Chelsea Shapouri 
Chelsea Shapouri is a Holistic Health Advisor based in Southern California. In her work, she offers Yoga and Meditation classes, Massage Therapy work, Nutrition guidance, food and recipes. Her journey to health all started in the early 2000’s when she chose to start eating Gluten Free due to difficulties with her digestion and energy. After receiving a diploma from Le Cordon Bleu in Pastry and Baking, she wanted to broaden her knowledge in the food world so she began self-teaching from holistic nutrition books, Ayurveda Encyclopedias, detoxing “diets”, and grain free living books. Her crave for the holistic ways of healing the body kept growing. In 2014, Chelsea went to Costa Rica to get her 200-hour certification in “Danyasa Yoga Arts,” a dance therapy with yoga and while in her training, she started to get introduced into the worlds of superfoods. Expanding her creativity even more, inspiring her food creations in a completely different way. When she returned to the states, her creative side bloomed. She was creating recipes constantly, hibernation in her kitchen for days. The passion she had for the mind, body, and soul connection and how to achieve that centeredness with health started to spill out of her. She then began to write about all the things she was learning so she could share it with the people around her. With that urge, she created her own company which signified the aspects of living a happy and healthy life; Then “The Grains of Life” was created. Chelsea continues to share her knowledge through the internet, with her massage clients, and in the classes, she teaches. She also does local deliveries with some of her plant based food. Facebook, Instagram, and Thegrainsoflife.com are where you can reach her. Make sure to watch her project of growing a more conscious way of living evolve.
