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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This chocolate will remain hard at room temperature. But if exposed to anything above 70 degrees (F) it might start to melt so be mindful. Don’t tuck them in your pocket or place them on Great Grandma’s handmade lace doily… just in case. I… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Today, I present to you a frosting that is perfect for cake decorating. There are many different types of frostings out there that are job-specific. They are used to decorate a variety of desserts, they add another layer of flavor and texture, as well as… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ As of late, I have been on a roll creating raw pretzels. It all started with a request from Nikki, a Nouveau Raw reader. She had been craving pretzels and asked me to come up with a raw version. So, I created a raw pretzel;… read more »
raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, grain-free – Flax crackers are a staple in our household. I always try to keep a large jar on the counter for my sweetheart. I bet I hear that lid come off (it makes a “ching” sound each time) a good 10-15 times a day. No… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, sugar-free ~ Raw Cacao (raw chocolate) with its high mineral content and wealth of antioxidants is one of nature’s most fantastic superfoods. Since many of the special properties of cacao are destroyed by cooking, refining, and processing, it is best to locate the raw version. … read more »
– raw, vegan, gluten-free – Whenever I make raw bread, it brings out the “gramma” in me. I am not a mom, let alone a gramma, but I have that gene in me. I LOVE taking pictures of raw bread, so much that I am tempted to create a brag book… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ There is a lot to be said about these beautiful shortbread one-bite-wonder bars. It takes, but just one bite, and your mouth will fill with a flood of sheer yumminess! Let me describe it to you; The fudge allows your teeth to nestle right… read more »
A taste of Mexico without gluten, dairy, grains, or nuts…Fresh Veggie Enchiladas… delicious and nutritious!
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Pumpernickel is traditionally a dense, slightly sweet bread that is made with coarsely ground rye. Well, I can’t say that there is anything “traditional” about the ingredients used in this recipe, but I promise you this… it doesn’t lack even a bit in the… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Bread, bread, bread, bread, bread, bread, bread! I couldn’t be more thrilled to have bread back into our lives. When I created this recipe, I wanted the corn flavor to stand up to the caramelized onions; I wanted texture, I wanted a mouth-watering smell… I wanted… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ It’s rich, semi-sweet, messy to work with; it’s finger-licking good so clean up is a pleasurable experience. Finding the right recipe for raw chocolate is easy but finding one that hardeners and looks wonderful to use as a chocolate coating are a bit more… read more »
There’s nothing mundane about this salsa. My secret ingredient is cumin. It gives a nice spicy, warm, pungent aroma and taste when mixed with all the other ingredients.
Fall Harvest Granola Brittle ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The days are getting shorter, but that’s ok because, with pumpkins in my presence, they are getting better, yay. :) Granola brittle? To be quite frank, I must admit that when I started this recipe, I had no idea what it… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ The key word in describing this pie is silk because that is just what it feels like in your mouth and on your tongue. The texture is amazingly light, soft and creamy. There are three layers to this pie. You have the chewy, flaky crust,… read more »
Almond Thin Crackers ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Almond Thins are the perfect guilt-free alternative made with simple, whole-food ingredients. As always, I take the time to activate the almonds, so they can release all of their nutrients, as well as deactivate some of the phytic acid and enzyme inhibitors.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Yep, another green smoothie. Kale (or spinach) is to blame but in a good way! I guess since I can’t really control the colors of these smoothies, I decided to mix up the container I use to drink it out of. I find myself… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This pudding is the perfect compilation of the Tropics with a slight hint of coconut, the gentle sweetness of mangos, and a soft heat from the ginger. It is very filling and will keep you energized for hours to come. I have really come… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ It’s time for another smoothie! I know, I know, this Pumpkin Patch Smoothie doesn’t look anything like pumpkin now does it?! Pumpkins are orange! We all know that greens are a powerful nutrient to add to our diets, but greens are also powerful in… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Yesterday I got some sample packages of Sun Warrior Protein (Raw Vegan) Powder. I have been wanting to try this for a while now but I couldn’t bring myself to buying a huge package of it not knowing if I can even handle the… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Isn’t she lovely… all dressed in green! It’s a new hue today! Not really… I giggle every time I create my smoothies…. those darn greens, they just take over in the color department. They may do the same in color, but the flavors do… read more »
These are perfect for those days when you are on the go. They can be stored in the fridge to be enjoyed on the softer side or pop them in the freezer and enjoy as a yo-gurt-sicle.
~ high-raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am calling this recipe a high-raw recipe. I have to admit that I ended up using roasted and salted pistachios by accident and truthfully I really loved the flavor that they added to this cookie. So high-raw is a recipe that is mostly raw. :) If you take… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This is a wonderful frosting that isn’t loaded with refined sugars or artificial food dyes. If you wish for this frosting to be more on the yellow side to reflex the lemon flavor, you can add small pinches of Turmeric until the color you desire… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I love these cookies for almost their color alone… not meaning to downplay their taste because they are loaded with the perfect balance of crunch, sweetness, chewiness… all nestled in a cookie with a hint of pumpkin pie in the background. These cookies are perfect… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This evening’s Chia Mint Smoothie turned out pretty darn yummy, I must say. I had bought a large bag of fresh organic mint leaves and stared at it for some time, debating just how much to put in my smoothie. I didn’t know how… read more »