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Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This raw blackberry lemon cheesecake recipe is made with all natural ingredients and is gluten and dairy free! It has a rich and creamy cashew coconut base that is sweetened with maple syrup and flavored with fresh squeezed lemon juice. Add in a swirl of blackberry sauce… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

Italian Seasoned Croutons – using almond meal ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I already made a wonderful recipe using the almond pulp, which is the leftover remains from making almond milk. Because I don’t always have extra pulp on hand, I thought I would play around and see how they would… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ If you have been digging around Nouveau Raw, you have surely noticed that desserts are high on my creation list! I am going to give it some good effort to start creating more savory dishes that don’t involve nuts. Personally, my digestive system doesn’t… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This is a really simple recipe to throw together. If you just need a quick “pick-me-up” between meals or a quick, easy and nutritious dessert, this recipe will satisfy you! Miracle Seeds Chia seeds are little miracle seeds. How they can pack so much… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Butter Pecan Ice Cream is one spoonful after spoonful of buttery pecans folded into a sweet, creamy base to create a delight like no other. An ice-cream loving friend set me up with a challenge, giving me the perfect excuse to make this batch of butter pecan ice… read more »
Gluten Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ I really should have named these, “Fruit Flexible Flax Snack’n Cracker.” They are not your typical crunchy cracker… they are chewy. A new wonderful mouth sensation when it comes to cracker eating. A simple snack that brings you complex nutrition. With each bite, you… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Warning: do not attempt to view, make, or devour this recipe if you do not like chocolate. Just saying. I thought it was only fair to forewarn you. This crave-worthy raw cheesecake has a decadent foundation of deep rich chocolate, with juicy kisses of berries… read more »
Feb 14, 2011: Stevia

Stevia I need to start every post that I do on sweeteners with the following thought… Just because the dessert recipes on my site (or any other raw site) are raw, created on the foundation of whole foods, and are healthier than the typical SAD (Standard American Diet) desserts… they are still desserts and should be consumed… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream was one of my all-time favorite ice creams growing up. Along with vanilla, chocolate, Chunky Monkey, orange sherbet, strawberry, coffee… ok, so I had many favorites. hehe Anytime my Bob hears the ice cream machine running, he always pokes his… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ This recipe looks longer than what it is. There are a few components that you will need to make prior to the cheesecake, but it is well worth any and all effort. Read through the recipe below before you begin. I got a late night… read more »
Cultured, Dehydrated, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Vegan

There are abundant nutritional therapies that can help you get to new levels of health. Culturing (fermenting) foods is just one of the many ways that I’ve found to have phenomenal benefits within my own journey. When culturing foods, a symbiotic relationship between bacteria and yeasts is established. But I… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free

~ raw, dairy-free, gluten-free ~ I love raw ice creams, I love chocolate, and I love raw peanut butter chunks. Put this all together, and you got yourself an eye-rolling, mouth-watering, sinful dessert! This has turned into one of my favorite ice creams. Nobody would ever guess that it was… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ The fresh, light, delicate flavor of this cheesecake is melt in your mouth goodness. The pairing of the sweet raspberries along with the tart lemon is just enough to make your mouth water. Actually, your mouth isn’t watering… it is crying tears of joy. You can… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Are you looking for a little dose of happiness? This is a recipe for thick, chocolate, delicious doughnuts that just happen to have a kiss of coffee in every bite. As tasty as they are and certainly more nutritious than store-bought doughnuts, we tend to feel guilty when… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ Today’s creation was completely inspired by a dear friend of mine, Gina. She shared with me some time ago that she loved chocolate. Say no more my dear friend…your wish is my inspiration! This cheesecake turned out amazing. The rich flavor of chocolate danced a… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ 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 »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ A few years ago my husband and I dabbled in the art of making chocolates. We took a three-month chocolatier course that basically just gave us a taste of what a true art form making chocolates is all about. Even though we were eating… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ A few years ago my husband and I dabbled in the art of making chocolates. We took a three-month chocolatier course that basically just gave us a taste (literally) of what a true art form making chocolates is all about. Even though we were… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~ I am speechless as to what to say about this “cheese”! I learned about it when Sunny Raw blog sent out her posting featuring a woman who made this cheese from The Ultimate Uncheese Cookbook by Jo Stepaniak. I have to laugh…” from a friend… read more »
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan

Banana Mango Pudding ~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~ This Banana Mango Pudding is yummy-licious! It is excellent as a pudding, enjoyed as a dessert, a mid-afternoon snack or even for breakfast. And to top that off, it is so easy to make. Mango’s are a magical fruit. After peeling… read more »