Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian and Home Cooking Fun in the Kitchen
08 Sep 2009 Leave a comment
in Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: banana, Cashews, coconut, cookies, dessert, quick and easy, raw, snack, vegan, vegetarian
These were super good! I love banana and coconut and this was such a great combo! If you want them gooier take them out of the dehydrator earlier. Enjoy 🙂
Banana Coconut Cookies
1 cup of cashews
4 cups dried coconut
3 ripe bananas
31 Aug 2009 1 Comment
in Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes Tags: agave, dessert, quick and easy, raw, sauces, vegan, vegetarian
I was planning on making banana ice cream with fruity topping but realized I was out of my frozen bananas. I had made another peach cobbler with all of our Hampton’s peaches so I figured that would be super great with fruit topping. I was right!!! I could have probably just eaten the topping but it went so well with the cobbler. I am sure this would be great with any dessert and I bet you can switch out the blueberries for other fruit as well.
Super simple Blueberry Topping
Blend blueberries and agave together until till smooth More
24 Aug 2009 3 Comments
in Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: agave, almond milk, comfort food, dessert, quick and easy, raw, snack, sorbet, vegan, vegetarian
I am so obsessed with fresh summer fruit and I have always loved frozen treats! For me in the summer there is no better dessert. Cool, sweet, fruity and refreshing! Deelish!
This mixture would work great in an ice cream maker, but if you do not have one you can simply freeze this in ice cream trays. After it is frozen add the cubes back to the blender for the perfect smooth treat!
You can also substitute raspberries, strawberries or any other fruit you want for the blueberries. I am sure it would come out delicious every time! Enjoy!!! 🙂
Blueberry Sorbet
makes 4 servings
2 cups blueberries
1 1/2 cups almond milk
3/4 cup agave
1 tbs. lemon juice
2 tsp. vanilla
Blend until smooth. Chill and then process through an ice cream maker or freeze in 2 ice cube trays and blend.
17 Aug 2009 1 Comment
in Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: agave, cake, Cashews, Cobbler, coconut butter, comfort food, dates, dessert, quick and easy, raw, snack, vegan, vegetarian
I was loving all the gorgeous peaches that we picked yesterday so much that I decided to make a Raw Peach Cobbler. I know one of Michael’s favorite desserts is cobbler and I was so happy to make a raw version for us. We thought it tasted amazingly close to the original version! Either way it was so good!! This dish was also beyond fast to make and then to serve. The original recipe called for Pineapple in the glaze over the peaches, but instead I just used more peachy goodness.
Luscious Peach Cobbler
Recipe adapted from Purely Delicious Magazine
Serves 6-8
Filling:
4 fresh organic peaches, with seeds removed
1/2 C fresh dates, pitted
2 fresh organic peaches, with seeds removed
2 T honey or agave nectar
1 T lemon juice
1/2 tsp. alcohol-free vanilla
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. sea salt
Topping:
1 C cashews
1/2 C pecans
1 T coconut butter
1/4 C dates, pitted
1/2 tsp. alcohol-free vanilla
pinch of sea salt
Preparation:
Slice peaches very thin and place them in a medium-sized bowl and set to one side. Process remaining filling ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour over peaches and gently toss to coat well. Place mixture in cobbler dish. To make the topping, place all topping ingredients in a food processor and blend until well-combined, with the nuts finely chopped. Sprinkle over peaches and enjoy!
12 Aug 2009 4 Comments
in Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: agave, Cashews, chocolate, cocoa, coconut oil, comfort food, dessert, entertaining, maple syrup, quick and easy, raw, snack, tahini, vegan, vegetarian
Ahhh Dessert!! Even when I am so full I can always manage a bite or two! These were super yummy and plus this recipe gave us leftovers, which we love! The chocolate sauce could have been thicker to coat better, but I don’t think anyone would complain, it was deelish!
Raw Chocolate Candy Bars
Recipe By Ashley Skabar, About.com Guide to Dairy Free Cooking Makes about 8-12 bars
Base
4 1/2 cups raw cashews, finely ground
6 T. agave nectar or maple syrup
1 T. cold water
1/4 t. sea salt
Caramel
3/4 cup raw tahini
3/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
1/8 t. sea salt
Chocolate Topping
1 1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut oil or cold-pressed oil
1/4 cup cold water
1/8 t. salt
1. Line an 8″ x 8″ pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the finely ground cashews, agave or maple syrup, cold water and salt, stirring until the mixture is very thick and just holds together. Press the mixture into the prepared pan and place the pan in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
2. Make the “caramel.” In a small bowl, combine the tahini, syrup and salt, mixing until smooth. Spread the “caramel” over the cashew mixture and return the pan to the freezer for 1 hour more.
3. Make the chocolate topping. In a small bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, syrup, oil, water and salt until smooth.
4. Line a plate or casserole dish with parchment paper. Remove the pan from the freezer, and, using a sharp knife, cut the mixture into bars. Dip each of the bars into the chocolate mixture, then place on the prepared plate or casserole dish. Pour any excess chocolate sauce over the bars, then return the plate or dish to the freezer for 1-2 hours more or until set. Serve from the freezer, and enjoy!
My note: I did not feel that the chocolate was thick enough, so next time I may leave out the water. I ended up basting the bars in order to keep coating them with the chocolate.
So that wraps up my Raw Food Dinner Party fun. It was such a blast! I cannot wait to do it again!!
04 Aug 2009 2 Comments
in Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: agave, almond butter, cacao, chocolate, coconut oil, comfort food, cookies, dessert, entertaining, quick and easy, raw, snack, vegan, vegetarian
Almond Butter Cups
Recipe from Everyday Raw by Matthew Kenney
yields about 1 1/2 quarts
This recipe make many delicious, decadent, chocolaty squares. So if you do not want leftovers or do not have a crowd to feed I would suggest you half this. But I like leftovers 🙂 So I am happy with having delicious little bites in the freezer. The great thing about these is that they are so satisfying you don’t need too many.
1 cup almond butter
1 1/2 cup agave, divided
2 cups coconut oil, divided
1/2 tablespoon sea salt
1 cup cacao nibs
30 Jul 2009 2 Comments
in Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: cacao, chocolate, coconut oil, comfort food, cookies, dessert, quick and easy, raw, snack, superfood, tahini, vegan, vegetarian
Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
servings 2
Who does not love raw cookie dough!! Well here is the ‘raw’ version!! This recipe is beyond decadent and super fast to make! Whenever you get a sweet craving you can whip this up in 2 minutes, literally! We made this the other night and Michael has been asking for it ever since, I think it is addictive!!! If you do not eat honey you could substitute agave, but it would not be as thick.
2 tablespoon raw tahini
2 tablespoon raw cacao nibs
2 tablespoon raw honey
5 teaspoon coconut oil (I used Artisana brand because it is thicker, made with coconut and its oil!! the best)
a couple drops organic vanilla extract
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Eat with a spoon. ENJOY!!!
29 Jul 2009 Leave a comment
in Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: agave, almonds, Cashews, comfort food, cookies, dessert, raw, snack, vegan, vegetarian
These raw cookies tasted like regular amazing oatmeal raisin cookies!! So deeeelish!! I would suggest that you double or triple this recipe as these went so fast! The oats softened up in the dehydrator and the cookies were soft and sweet. I am so amazed and highly recommend these! Plus they are so cute 🙂
Raw Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
makes around 12 cookies
2 raw rolled oats (you can use oat groats as well)
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup cashews
1. Grind 1/2 the oats, 1/2 the almonds and cashews in food processor until fine.
2. Pour into a large bowl
3. Pulse the rest of the almonds until chunky
4. Transfer almonds to bowl
5. Add raisins and agave nectar to bowl and combine
6. With your hands or a ice cream scoop make rounds of dough and flatten onto mesh dehydrator sheet
7. Dehydrate for about 12 hours at 110 degrees.
Note: If you are using your hands to form the dough it will be very very sticky, but so worth it! They will fall apart a little while making, but the dehydrator sorts that out.
22 Jul 2009 3 Comments
in Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes, Superfoods Tags: breakfast, chia, coconut, dessert, pudding, quick and easy, raw, stevia, superfood, vegan, vegetarian
I love all things Chia these days. I just cannot get enough of it. It is so delicious and nutritious, I feel amazing eating it. Plus the fact that is sublimely deelish doesn’t hurt either 😉 Here is a great recipe for another Chia Pudding, this one with the beloved young coconut. It is not the prettiest of puddings but it is really tasty. To see my original Chia Pudding click here. To see why Chia is so fabulous for you click here.
Sweet Double Coconut Chia Pudding
Makes 1-2 servings
Recipe from Casey’s Lifestyle Raw blog
1 young coconut, flesh and water
1/2 cup coconut flakes
2/3 cup chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
Pinch cloves
8 drops vanilla stevia (you could also use plain stevia and add some vanilla extract or vanilla bean powder)
Blend together the young coconut flesh and water, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and stevia until well mixed. Place the chia seeds and coconut flakes in a owl and pour the coconut mixture from the blender over the top of the dry seeds and coconut flakes. Mix well and put in the fridge to set for ten minutes-overnight. Enjoy!
06 Jul 2009 Leave a comment
in Raw Desserts and Treats, Raw Vegan Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes Tags: chocolate, cocoa, coconut, dates, dessert, Natalia Rose, pudding, quick and easy, raw, vegan, vegetarian
I find that I come back to Natalia Rose’s books time and time again and always love her recipes. I have made Chocolate Pudding with an avocado before and it comes out divine (it does not taste like an avocado, only gets the creaminess from it) but I have been wanting to use more and more Young Coconuts. Love them! So here is the take on Chocolate Pudding with young coconut meat. Plus once you open the coconuts you get the water; which is the Nectar of God! It is so delicious, nutritious and very healing! mmmm Of course you can get bottled coconut water, but there is nothing like the real thing!
This was so amazing! My husband and I both had scratchy throats and this was so soothing and perfect for us! This is something to enjoy all the time; so easy and so good!
Raw Chocolate Pudding
Recipe from Natalia Rose’s The Raw Food Detox Diet
Makes about 2 cups
Meat of 2 coconuts
6 dates
4 tablespoons Pure cocoa powder
Blend all the ingredients until smooth. Deeeelish!!!
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