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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 ~ 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, vegan ~ Today I played around with a raw sweetener called Yacon syrup. For those looking for a vegan sweetener that is raw, this might be a wonderful alternative to stock in the pantry. It has a very nice caramel taste and is about half as sweet as honey… 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, 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, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am always on the hunt for great flavor profiles. I grabbed a piece of paper and pencil (I love writing with pencils… seems old fashion), and I sketched out a combination of flavors that I just knew would play well together. Pineapple, coconut,… read more »
~ 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 »
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 ~ 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 ~ 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 »
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 »
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 »
~ 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, 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 »
Today’s recipe is a “sugar” cookie with a creamy frosting and then topped with a peppermint leather star.
~ 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 ~ 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 ~ 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 ~ 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 »
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.
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.
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free ~ I spent a significant portion of my life living in Alaska and just never broke down to make Eskimo Ice Cream. (shakes head in disbelief) I mean really, how could I have overlooked such a thing. Check out the ingredients needed: 4 Cups seal… 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.