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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ If you want to get into the Fall season quickly, this hearty‚ crunchy Purely Pumpkin Pie Muesli is autumn in a bowl. With each bite, the leaves will start to turn color and fall to the ground… the air will become brisk, and pumpkins will automatically… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free ~ Even though honey is not the main ingredient by volume, the slight sweet hint of it compels me to shine the spotlight upon it. I use to think that honey was honey. It wasn’t until I brought the raw food lifestyle into my diet that I… read more »
This may not sound like the typical muesli recipe ingredient list… black pepper? olive oil? in my cereal? Hold on, don’t go anywhere…
~ raw, gluten-free ~ Some people like to dip their pretzels in honey, others like mustard… why not bring the two together? This isn’t new news, Honey Mustard Pretzels have been on the market for years, BUT not in the raw form. For this recipe, I ended up using organic… read more »
Fill your cookie jar with a classic drop cookie that’s doubly satisfying. Peanut butter lovers will groan with pleasure, and whole-grain seekers will appreciate the natural oats.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Orange Hazel Nut Fig Granola – Figs are high in antioxidants, potassium, fiber, iron, and calcium. With some of these precious jewels in my possession, I just had to FIG-ure out what I wanted to do with them. And since I have been on a… read more »
raw / gluten-free / vegan How does this sound for tomorrow’s breakfast… A giant healthy cookie dipped in raw Young Thai Coconut yogurt? Sounds a little naughty doesn’t it? The base for these cookies is made from oats that are chocked full of fiber. What else is hiding inside these appropriate for breakfast cookies?… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free, grain-free – There’s something oddly grounding about a good piece of toast. I don’t know what it is — maybe it’s the crunch, the comforting warmth, or just the quiet ritual of it — but over the years, I’ve come to realize: toast is deeply personal.… read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – Muesli is one of those breakfast cereals that turns out to be perfect for both summer and winter. In the summer serve it with a splash of cold non-dairy milk, eating it as you would a regular bowl of cereal. And in the winter, try… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ How can eating so darn healthy taste so darn good? Chocolate Banana Raisin Granola is a guiltless yet devilishly good treat. One thing that we must remember is even though the ingredients are healthier than most, it is still a treat and should be treated… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ As the holidays approach, the invitations to parties start flooding the calendar… along with this comes the challenge of keeping your commitment to healthful eating. Every event may seem like an excuse to splurge, but the consequence just might be the worst kind of post-party… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, Paleo ~ Often I get emails or comments regarding almond/nut milk asking if it is normal for the milk to separate after it sits in the fridge for a few hours. The answer is yes. I know it doesn’t look appealing, but it is just a… read more »
raw / gluten-free / vegan Muesli (pronounced “muse-lee”) is a Swiss-German breakfast cereal. It’s neither oatmeal nor granola; it is based on raw rolled oats and other ingredients such as grains, fresh or dried fruits, seeds, and nuts. It sounds very similar to granola, but is typically less sweet, and has a more porridge-like… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Today I present to you a moist, gluten-free, vegan, raw bread that is rich not only in a warming down-home comfort flavor but it is also rich in nutrients. I just love the hint of sauerkraut in the bread. The sauerkraut adds the characteristic tang… read more »
Coconut Milk / Cream – using shredded coconut ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, Paleo ~ Coconut milk is a wonderful alternative to dairy and nut milk. I am starting to notice that more and more people seem to be facing nut allergies. It is my humble theory that we tend to go… read more »
Today’s recipe is a “sugar” cookie with a creamy frosting and then topped with a peppermint leather star.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ It’s that time of year. My favorite holiday time, Christmas. Along with nonstop Christmas music, the house all decorated in reds, creams and golds, the scent of pine in the air, and the coziness of love that surrounds us, just makes everything perfect. But wait, … read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, vegan ~ This breakfast cereal couldn’t have come at a better time. As the days are growing shorter and the air is crisping up… my morning routine is shifting into warming and comforting foods. But that’s not the only thing shifting. For starters, when the colder months… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ When I created this recipe for Pecan Peach Granola, I pondered a bit on what flavors would meld together in my mouth. I searched through my pantry to see what ingredients I had on hand and came up with this recipe. The flavor combination of… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ You say tomato, I say tomahto…you say Horchata, I say Nut-chata! I was aiming to replicate the famous Mexican drink horchata, but I missed it. None the less, this drink turned out yummy! Somebody invented horchata, right? So, what’s wrong with inventing Nut-chata?! hehe Horchata… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The smell and taste of banana bread always takes me back to my Great Grandmother’s kitchen. As a little girl, it seemed as though she spent every waking moment in there. I know this isn’t true, just the perception as a little girl who used… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Walnut Banana Bread Granola ….. Do I need a better description than those four little words? When I slid the trays into the dehydrator and turned on the fan, the immediate aroma of baking banana bread filled the room. I found myself sneaking into the… read more »
When it comes to raw desserts, just because a person slaps the words raw, vegan, paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, or (amazingly) all of the above to a food doesn’t necessarily make it a FREE FOR ALL dessert. Naturally, these taglines come with powerful effects if you add them into your life but we must do so in moderation. First and foremost we need to learn how to pay attention to our own bodies (not just our taste buds) and feed it accordingly.
What I love about this recipe is how simple it is to make… ah heck, let’s be honest… what I really LOVE about this recipe is how my teeth effortlessly would glide through the thick chocolate coating, met with the chewy peanut buttery core that just causes me to swoon.
Croutons are a by-product of making bread, which is exactly where this recipe came from. When I create raw bread recipes, I like to set aside a small portion of the dough to create croutons from it.