Raw Chia Brownie aka Choco-chia!

Choco-chia

Raw Brownies with a Twist & a Crisp! 
You will love these brownies because they are healthy and incredibly yummy! Remember those little debbie's brownies that were moist and thick but artificial and unhealthy?? Well these have little debbie beat by a long shot! Made with real cacao "chocolate" and chia seeds for an added crisp and energy boost, these raw brownies are super easy to make and will support your healthy lifestyle!

Yield: 12 Brownies

Tools: Food Processor

Prep Time: 10min

Freeze Time: 1hr

Ingredients

2 cups Pecans -Process first until fine

8-12 Dates -Add to pecans and process until all the big chunks have disappeared

5 tbsp Cacao Powder

1/4 cup Coconut Nectar

1/4 cup Chia Seeds CHECK OUT CHIA SEED BENEFITS!

2 tbsp Coconut Flakes -or- oil

1 tsp salt

optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla extract -or- aprox. 1/4 tsp vanilla bean, walnuts for topping

-process pecans

-add in dates

-process the rest of the ingredients

-smooth out mixture into pan

-add walnuts

-freeze for an hour

-refrigerate

-repeat ;-) These go fast so plan on making them again!

                                  

Raw Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Raw "oatmeal" takes 5 minutes to make and is a healthy meal for anytime! 

Complete with fruits and nuts this is sure to be a favorite!

This recipe makes a pretty large batch and I normally shape cookies out of the leftovers and put it on the dehydrator for a mid day snack!

Ingredients:

1 apple cored

1 banana

1 cup walnuts, pecans, and/or cashews

5-6 figs

2 dates

optional:

1 tsp maca powder, pinch of celtic salt

-Process all ingredients in food processor

-You can add hot water to make it a hot meal but it tastes good cold as well!

Raw Vegan Strawberry/Raspberry Cheesecake

Raw "Cheese"Cake

with

Strawberry Raspberry Topping

This cheesecake is very simple to make and everyone will love it vegan or not. All you have to do is blend your ingredients, spread, freeze, and refrigerate. This recipe includes all raw ingredients which makes this delicious dessert healthy and filling too! I have updated this recipe with a neat new technique that will help you achieve a fluffier, creamier filling. Delicious! 

Tools Needed: Food processor, and/or blender

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Crust- This is a thick, rich crust!

1 cup macadamia nuts

1 cup walnuts

1/2 cup golden flax seed ground

2 dates dates pitted

1/3 cup shredded coconut

1 tbsp coconut nectar

Optional: 1 tsp vanilla bean, 1 tsp salt

-First process the macadamia nuts and walnuts

-In a spice grinder grind the flax seed

-Add flax seed and 2 dates to the food processor and process until fine

-Add in the rest of your ingredients and process one last time

-Spread your mixture out evenly across a 9-in pie pan. 

Tip: work out from the middle to mold up the crust using a clean spoon.

Filling

3 cups cashews soaked for one 1hr or more

1/4 cup coconut oil if you only have one or the other use a 1/2 cup

1/4 cup coconut butter

1/4 cup coconut nectar

1/8 cup lemon juice

3-4 dates

1 tbsp vanilla bean

I have updated this blog with a new recipe and a super great new technique to make a creamy whipped filling.

-In a blender on a low setting blend the cashews until there are no whole pieces. This will require either a spoon or a stir stick to scrape the sides and push the remaining chunks down. 

-Add in water slowly while continuing to scrap the sides.

-After it becomes creamy add in the 2 dates and continue to slowly add water and scrape until it is creamy again.

-Add in the rest of the ingredients and turn the blender up or to the whip setting. At this point you should not need your spoon and the cream should be thick so you can't see the whirl tunnel indicating that the mixture is to watery. Add in almond meal if this is to happen but I recommend being light handed with the water to avoid this situation in the first place.

-Pour the filling into the crust and level out with a spoon or spatula.

If you don't want to rinse out the blender twice then I recommend using the filling that gets left behind for the fruit topping so it will also have a creamy texture.

Strawberry Topping

1 cup strawberries

1 cup raspberry

1/8 cup lemon helps to preserve fruit topping

2 dates

-Blend the strawberries, raspberries and lemon juice first and just like the cashews scrap the sides until all the berries are smooth.

-Add the dates and continue to do the same thing.

-You made need to add a little water to get your desired consistency.

-Smooth it out on top of the filling

-Freeze for 45 minute-1 hour

-Enjoy and save the rest in the refrigerator.

Raw Apple Pie

Apple Pie

Prepare Ahead of Time


2 Apples
- Skin and cut Apples into small chunks. Place in Bowl
- Put in a tbsp of Lemon Juice
- Sprinkle with Cinnamon
- Mix and Dehydrate for 1-2 hours


Crust Ingredients:

2 cups Walnuts
1 cup Cashews
1/2 cup Flax Seed grounded
3-4 Dates
1 tbsp Agave Nectar
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Vanilla Extract or Bean
1 tsp Salt

Optional:
1 tbsp Coconut Oil or Flakes

Apple Filling Ingredients:

4 Apples I mixed a variety of apples and left the skin on.
5-6 Dates
1 tbsp Agave Nectar
1-2 tbsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1 tsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Salt

Optional:
1 tsp Coconut Oil

Directions:
- Process Crust Ingredients and Spread evenly in 9" Pie Pan
- Process Apple Filling
- Stir in Dehydrated Apples
- Fill Pie Crust
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours
- Dehydrate to warm slice right before eating

Raw Chili

The Best Healthy Chili!

I never liked chili until I made this, it's sweet and spicy just like I like it! I have to admit sometimes I slowcook beans to add into the raw chili, making it semi-raw. I would eat raw beans if we were able to digest them properly and if they tasted good. Non-cooked beans are bitter and really hard to digest! When they are cooked they are still hard to digest but not as bad, especially when slow cooked. 

We all know the saying...beans the magical fruit the more you eat the more you toot. ;-)

The chili "meat" is very good by itself but if you prefer heated chili, I recommend placing your serving on the dehydrator for a little bit.

Ingredients:

2 cups nut of choice

I use walnuts and almonds. If I don't have nuts, I substitute with sweet potatoes or yams.
1/2 cup Raisins

1 Large Carrot
20 or less Sun dried Tomatoes
4 Medium Tomatoes -or- 2 Large
2 Red Bell Peppers
1 Garlic Clove
Onion, Leek -or- Shallot amount depends on how much you like onion!
1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tbsp Agave Nectar -or- 1-2 dates
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne

Directions:
-Process the nuts and carrots first and then add in the raisins and remaining ingredients.

-If you want to keep this entirely raw add in 1/4 cup oil of choice to moisten the mixture (olive oil is recommended) Then place your serving on the dehydrator or in the oven at the lowest temperature to warm it up.

-If you want real deal chili, add in beans with a little bit of bean soak water at time of eating. This will heat and moisten the "meat" mixture.

Here is a brief run through of the ingredients.

The Perfect Energizing Breakfast

Fruit Smoothie and Raw Energy Bar 

Smoothies are super easy to make!!

This recipe makes enough for 2 big glasses and they are filling! I add Maca Powder for an energizer and acai berry for the antioxidants. They both have a lot of benefits and are worth checking out. 

Smoothie Ingredients: 

1/2 Papaya
1 Apple cored
1 cup Cherries
1 Carrot
4 Ice Cubes
1/2 cup Water add extra as needed

Extras:
1tbsp Lime Juice
1 tbsp Maca Powder
1 tbsp Acai Berry

Energy Bars are my favorite smoothie companion. These are also easy to make and only require a blender and refrigerator. You can always swap out ingredients that are similar. Get creative!

Energy Bar Ingredients:

3 cups Nuts and Seeds of Choice

I used Pecans, Walnuts, Sunflower Seeds, and Pumpkin Seeds

4-5 Dates

1 Cup Raisins or substitute for Figs

1/2 cup sweet Cacao Nibs

2 tbsp Oil I used Coconut Oil
1 tbsp Maca Powder -The energizer ingredient
1 tsp salt

Extras: 
Mulberries
Vanilla Bean or extract
Cinnamon
Agave Nectar

Burgers

How to Make Raw Vegan Burgers

This is a great substitute for meat. Learn how to make healthy raw vegan burgers. Find out how to turn a few simple raw ingredients into a main dish that is delicious!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Tools Needed: Food Processor, Dehydrator

Yield: 10 burgers

Ingredients:

2 cups Nuts (Used Almonds & Walnuts)

2 cups Beets

1 Carrot

1 tbsp Bragg's Liquid Aminos -or- Nama Shoyu -or- White Miso

1 slice Onion -or- Leek

1 tbsp Flax Seed

4-5 Cherry Tomatoes or 1/2 large Tomato

1 tbsp Agave Nectar
1 Garlic Clove

Spices: Here is one example

1 tbsp cumin(ground) 

1 tsp cayenne pepper (for a kick)

1 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp sage
UPDATE: 1 tsp fresh ground allspice!!! Perfect

Optional: 1 leaf Kale, 1-2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast, 2-3 Sun-dried Tomatoes, 1 tsp Salt

Optional Prepare ahead of time:  Sprout Nuts by soaking for 2 days, rinsing once a day.

Directions: Blend hard ingredients first including Beets, Carrots, and Nuts. Add in the rest of the ingredients. Spread out into burger shapes.

Lasagna

Raw Lasagana

Delicious layers of all your favorite Italian ingredients!

Mix and match your favorite layers to make your winning combination!

Prep Time: 30-40 min

Tools Needed: Food Processor, Dehydrator, optional Mandoline

 Yield: 6-8 servings

Layer 1- Tomato/Red Sauce

2 large tomatoes

1 medium bell pepper

1/4 portabella (save 1/2  for toppings and 1/4 for meat sauce)

1/4 onion

1 garlic clove

herbs of choice (basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, etc.)

optional: kale(any greens), agave nectar, jalepeno, salt, pepper

If you have extra squash you can blend that in the sauce for a thicker consistency.

Layer 2- Eggplant "Noodle

Cut Eggplant into thin slices using a Mandoline or Knife

Layer 3- Tomato/Red Sauce

Add 4-6 sun dried tomatoes to Layer 1 Sauce to make thicker
Save enough for Layer 8

Layer 4- Squash Noodle

Cut Squash into thin slices using a Mandoline or Knife

Layer 5- "Meat" Sauce -  consistency of Ricotta

1/2 cup Soaked walnuts

1/2 cup Soaked almonds

1/4 cup sunflower seeds

1/4 mushroom

1/2 medium tomato
1 garlic clove
1/2 tbsp nama shoyu or light miso

1 tbsp oil (sesame, olive, sunflower, etc.)

herbs of choice (basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, etc.)

1 tbsp agave nectar

Layer 6- Basil/Green Sauce

1 cup basil

1 cup kale leafs or any greens

1/2 tomato

1 garlic clove

2 tbsp oil (sesame, olive, sunflower, etc.)

herbs of choice (basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, etc.)

1tbsp agave nectar

Layer 7- Zucchini "noodle"

Cut Zucchini into thin slices using a Mandoline or Knife

Layer 8- Tomato Red Sauce

Use sauce from Layer 3

Directions:

Refrigerate. When you are ready to eat dehydrate for about 2 hours.

Raw Pumpkin Pie

Recipe for Raw Pumpkin Pie

A flavorful pie that is so simple and a Thanksgiving Must!

Prep Time: 20 min

Tools Needed: Food Processor -or- Blender

Yield: 1  -9in Pie Dish

Remember all the nuts and other ingredients should be raw and organic for the 

healthiest option!

Crust Ingredients:

1 cup soaked then dried walnuts

1 cup soaked then dried pecans

1/2 cup macadamia nuts

1/4 cup flax seed (ground)

6-8 dates

1 tbsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

optional- salt, agave nectar, vanilla bean

Pie Filling Ingredients:

1 small pie pumpkin 

   -you can also use 1/2 a pumpkin and use some sweet potatoes or carrots

10-12  soaked dates

1/4 cup macadamia nuts

2 tbsp cinnamon there's never too much cinnamon!

1 tbsp nutmeg

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp fresh ginger root

add a little bit of date soak water until you've reached your desired consistency.

optional: salt, agave nectar, vanilla bean

Directions: Mix Crust ingredients spread it out, and make pie crust walls. Mix pie ingredients and fill. Freeze for 1 hour and then refrigerate and enjoy!

Raw Taco Meat and Tortillas

Taco "Meat" & Shell

This tastes just like taco meat! This is one of my favorite recipes because I can make it in 20 min. You can use a collard green or any green of your choice as a wrap or you can make a corn, flax seed tortilla. I will show you this recipe below. I make this at least once a week and it seems like the longer it sits in the fridge the better it tastes. We're lucky if it stays 3 days in the fridge!

Taco Meat Ingredients:
Tools: Food Processor

Prepare time: 10 minutes

Yield: 6 tacos

1 large carrot

2 cups soaked nuts (possibilities: almonds, walnuts, pecans, and cashews)

1 green, red, or yellow pepper

1/2 medium sized tomato

1/4 onion

1 garlic clove

2 tbsp soy sauce -or- light miso paste

1 tbsp lime

1 tbsp lemon

2 tbsp cumin

2 tbsp cayenne pepper

1 tbsp cilantro

1/2 tbsp paprika

1 chili pepper

Optional: agave nectar, salt, pepper

Directions: Soak your nuts until sprouted. You don't have to soak the nuts but it is easier to digest if you do and also the texture will be smoother. Mix all the ingredients starting with the nuts and carrots. Then add the rest of the ingredients.

                  For an easier, quicker recipe you can buy sprouted corn tortillas at the store.                                             
       Corn Shell Ingredients:

    Yield: 6 tacos
Tools: Food Processor, Dehydrator

Prepare Time: 10 minutes

Dehydrate Time: 4-6 hours

4 ears corn (cut off the kernels)

1 cup flax seed (ground)

1 red bell pepper

1/2 medium sized tomato

1 tsp lemon

1 tsp lime

2 tbsp cayenne pepper

Directions: Mix all the ingredients. Spread a thin layer on dehydrator and dehydrate for 4-6 hours. You can make the them small to use them as chips. When you want to fold the shell to make a taco, boil water and hole the shell over the steam. It will become bendable and you can wrap it around your ingredients.

There are so many different ingredients you can substitute or add to make this a favorite raw recipe. Not only is it healthy but it is also inexpensive and easy to make. Next time you are craving tacos, keep this recipe in mind. 

Don't forget about the salsa. Raw salsa is very easy to make. Just add your favorite spices to a blend of tomatoes, peppers, and onions. 

Raw Pizza Crust and Sauce

Healthy Pizza

How To Make Raw Pizza Dough and Sauce

This is a once a week meal for me! I have made this many different times and I have experimented with many versions. this example is a plain pizza but remember the toppings are endless! One time I put a slice of eggplant on top of the crust and underneath the sauce. It was so delicious!

Tools Needed: Knife, Food Processor, Dehydrator

Dehydrating Time: 4-6 hours

Yield 8 small Pizzas

Ingredients:

Crust

2 cups soaked Buckwheat Groats

Soak them for up to 2 days, rinsing everyday until sprouted

Substitutes: Almond Flour, any Nut Flour, Corn Meal, etc.

Keep in mind buckwheat groats become pasty whereas the substitutes are dry.

1/2 cup Flax Seed (ground)

1 tbsp soy sauce

1/2 Tomato 

I use tomatoes instead of water because it gives the dough more flavor and a better consistency.

1 tbsp favorite oil

Options: Herbs (garlic, basil, rosemary, etc.) Sun-dried Tomatoes, Agave Nectar, Dates (sweetner) Salt, Pepper and whatever else you can think of.

Directions: 

Mix all the ingredients in a food processor

Mold the crust

Let the crust dehydrate for about 2 hours before putting the sauce on

Sauce

2 Medium Tomatoes

3-5 Sundried Tomatoes

2-3 Mushrooms

1/4 of an Onion

1 Garlic Clove

Herbs (Basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, etc.)  

Sweet              or              Spicy           or         Both!!

3-5 Dates                       Jalepeno

1 tsp agave nectar          Red Chili

Toppings:  You are only limited by your imagination!

Onion, Leeks, Tomatoes, Basil....

My Secret Topping: About an hour before your pizza is done spread a little bit of agave nectar on top

There are many different ways to make this recipe. In this photo I used beets in place of tomatoes!

Raw Layered Cake

How To Make A Delicious Raw Layered Cake

This recipe is completely Raw and Healthy. All you have to do is mix your ingredients and refrigerate. I love to put a scoop of Raw Ice Cream on the side with different types of Berries! Also I want to point out that the crust can be made with any filling. The brownie can be made separate and of course you could always use the cashew and fudge sauce for covered strawberries. So many options, the best is what is local or on hand. Make sure your ingredients are Raw and Organic for the healthiest option.

Tools Needed: Food Processor

Yield: 9 inch Pie Dish

Ingredients

1st Layer- Crust: 

2 cups Macadamia Nuts

1/4 cup Golden Flax Seed (ground)

2-4 Dates

1 tsp. Agave Nectar

optional: 1 tsp sea salt

2nd Layer- Brownie

6-8 Black Mission Figs or Turkish Figs

2 cups Soaked Nuts of Choice

 (Almonds,Walnuts, Pecans, or Cashews)

Cacao (ground)

1 tsp. Agave Nectar

optional: 1 tsp sea salt

3rd Layer- Fudge Sauce

1/3 cup Tahini Sauce

1-2 Dates

Cacao (powdered)

2 tsp. Agave Nectar

1 tsp. salt

Add Water a little bit at a time until you get a whipped consistency.

4th Layer- Crumble

1 1/2 cup Nuts of Choice

 (Almonds,Walnuts, Pecans, or Cashews)

1/4 cup Cacao Nibs

2-4 Dates

2-4 Figs

Process lightly for a crumble texture

Optional 5th Layer- Cashew Sauce

1/2 cup Cashews (ground)

1/4 cup Tahini Sauce

1-2 Dates

2 tsp. Agave Nectar

1 tsp. salt

Add Water a little bit at a time until you get a whipped consistency.