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~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Looking for a quick, easy, delicious, nutritious treat to whip up for the Fall season celebration? Look no further… these Cranberry Pumpkin Spiced Meltaways will not let you down. I like to make these up ahead of time and keep them stored in the freezer.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Nutrients in oranges are plentiful and diverse. We all know oranges for their vitamin C content, that the fruit is low in calories, contains no saturated fats or cholesterol, but they are also rich in pectin! Pectin, by its action as a bulk laxative, helps to… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This dessert was “spooktacular”, and it turned out to be a group favorite. Rich, velvety smooth, deep, dark chocolate pudding. Nobody will catch on that it is raw, vegan, gluten-free, or nut-free. With each indulgent bite, you will be filling their bellies with nutrients… read more »
Crunchy Peanut Butter and Buckwheat Cereal Squares ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ We have all heard time and time again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I am not going to get into the typical reasons why. Today, I was thinking about family quality time. Whether… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ A Breath of Autumn If someone were to ask me to describe what Autumn tastes like… I would have to share a bite of this Chai Pumpkin Spice Fudge with them. The deep rich chocolate flavor is enough to make the endorphins take flight, bringing you… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I have been eyeballing Date Crumbles in grocery stores for years. But I never bought them because I was worried about the oat flour being contaminated with gluten. In our household, I have to keep a close eye on that. Yesterday, while browsing the… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, dairy-free ~ Ready for Fall flavors but not quite ready to let summer slip away? This raw ice cream is the perfect bridge between the two seasons. It’s out-of-its-gourd Amazing! Pecan Cranberry Pumpkin Ice Cream is an out-of-its-gourd frozen dessert experience. This ice cream pays homage to the beautiful… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Slap me into next Tuesday, and wish me a “Happy Autumn” This spread turned out fantastic! I hope it’s ok to boost just a tiny bit about my recipe. I guess if I didn’t, you wouldn’t be here… I wouldn’t be here… and this… 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, nut-free ~ If these aren’t adorable, I don’t know what is! I have a fascination for itty-bitty things, so it shouldn’t really be a surprise how much this recipe excites me. I would have loved these as a little girl when I was having my little tea parties.… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ The base of this fruit leather is blueberries but the partnership between the cinnamon and vanilla really marries the whole thing together. As you read through the ingredient list, you will find that I used Irish Moss gel in this recipe. I was experimenting.… read more »
Cinnamon Vanilla Peach Fruit Leather ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Oh boy oh boy oh boy! These came out so good. I am a lover of cinnamon, vanilla, and peach and I couldn’t wait to put them all together in this fruit leather. During the dehydration process, the ingredients… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Sweeteners are always an area of controversy. I have readers who send me emails questioning some of the sweeteners (raw agave, raw honey, dates, maple syrup, etc. ) that I use in my recipes. I too find it overwhelming as to all the information… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I managed to get my hands on some plump, juicy, and organic blueberries and I couldn’t wait to get in the kitchen and start playing around with some new recipes. I love making these chia chews. My mouth is always in search of different… read more »
Blueberry Lavender Fruit Leather ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I have shared about using lavender in previous recipes, but I want to do a recap here for those of you who haven’t browsed through many of the recipes (yet! :) Lavender is not a very common ingredient used in… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Lavender – Delicate, floral, with lemon and citrus notes, is a good way to describe the taste of lavender. I am just amazed as to how beautiful this delicate flavor balanced so well with the peach. A real match made in heaven, or… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I love making fruit leathers. They are so easy and only require very few ingredients. In this case, I used only two ingredients, mangos and bananas. BUT the key is to use ripe mangos and bananas. Not only are they sweeter but it will make it… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ These Banana Mango cones are just a delight to serve to guests, especially young ones. This particular cone shouldn’t be used to serve moist foods in because the moisture will weaken the cone (rehydrate it basically). For serving suggestions, fill the wrap with; dried… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ For those of you who love chocolate-covered strawberries, this is your lucky day. Chocolate covered strawberries have been transformed into a gourmet fruit leather, preserved in time. This flavor combination must be the most popular taste sensation of all. Close your eyes and listen… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Goodness, my pantry is smelling heavenly right now! (the home of my dehydrator) I can smell the sweetness of the strawberries and the hint of basil dancing through the air. I had fun making this recipe. Perhaps it was the act of infusing that… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Let’s talk about pampering… pampering you! I believe that we all ought to indulge in life and if you’re going to indulge, why not do so with the best? Give yourself the gift of love and let your actions speak louder than your words. … read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Well, this turned out to be an interesting fruit leather in the end. As I was pureeing the peaches and cherries, I started to hear a little “pinging” in my blender craft. I know that sound… it means a cherry pit found its way… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, nut-free ~ My inspiration for this fruit leather came about as I was meandering through the grocery store aisle that carried the bulk food items. I had always been a fan of those Honey Sesame Candies, and there they were, just begging for me to take them… read more »
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Today, I am going to feature the mango. I never grew up eating this fruit, and I am estimating that it was about eight years ago when these blessed fruits came into my life. The outer skin is smooth and is green in un-ripe… read more »
~ raw, gluten-free, nut-free ~ Here is some fun trivia that everyone ought to know about blueberries… There are approximately 500 blueberries in a pound of farmed berries, and 1,600 berries in a pound of wild blueberries! Wild blueberries are much smaller than cultivated berries and are stronger in… read more »