This is the frosting feature on my RAWmarkable Carrot Cake recipe. It tastes so good, and the addition of the orange in there gives is a great flavor! All the cashew creams are fairly simple and the same, just variations in the ingredients to change the flavors. Because of the neutral flavor and texture of … Continue reading Orange Cashew Cream
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Cashew “Cheese” Sauce
Cashew Cheese Sauce over zucchini pasta! This is an AMAZING, AMAZING recipe for cashew cheese sauce. So many vegan recipes of cashew cheese sauce call for olive oil as well. People…YOU DO NOT NEED OLIVE OIL FOR THIS! Cashews are full of (good) fat and are creamy enough in texture to hold PERFECTLY as a … Continue reading Cashew “Cheese” Sauce
Strawberry Maca Magic
This is an amazing, simple, healthy smoothie that is perfect for an afternoon pick me up or if you are craving something sweet 🙂 In a blender, throw in: 2 to 3 cups milk (nut, hemp or flax) 2 frozen bananas 2 cups frozen strawberries 2 tbsp maca powder 2 tbsp hemp seeds Optional: couple … Continue reading Strawberry Maca Magic
Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus
I have so many hummus recipes, they are just safely hidden from me around my house. I have happened upon another one that I came up with last year, so though to add! Along with my Smoky Chipotle Hummus, this is one of the more spicy ones! Let us begin! Makes about 2 cups: - … Continue reading Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus
Raw Chickpea Hummus
Ta Daaa! Raw chickpea hummus is made from sprouted chickpeas. To learn how to sprout your own chickpeas, see my post on How to Sprout Your Own Chickpeas. Once your beans are sprouted, we will begin to make our raw hummus! I have some optional ingredients in here, which I included because I think the … Continue reading Raw Chickpea Hummus
Creamy, Cheesy, Vegan Pasta!
I came up with THE BEST creamy, "cheesey" pasta over the weekend. The look and taste and smell is perfect, it's filling, looks wonderful and is soooo good for you! There are many cashew cheese sauce recipes out there, but this is my own tried and true creation. I honestly have to say, it is … Continue reading Creamy, Cheesy, Vegan Pasta!
Avocado Zuccchini Hummus
Basically the same as zucchini hummus, except you add a half of an avocado in the mix and/or cilantro. This tastes amaaaazing! - 2 organic zucchinis (you can peel them or leave the peel on) - 1/4 cup pine nuts - 1/2 of an avocado - 1 clove garlic - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or … Continue reading Avocado Zuccchini Hummus
Green Gingersnap Smoothie
Again, another recipe I cannot take credit for. This is a creation by one Lisa Arends. This really hits the spot, and it tastes EXACTLY like a gingersnap cookie! Plus, the color is gorgeous! (see my pic of my smoothie above) You can find the original link to the recipe here: http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-6055/Green-Gingersnap-Smoothie.html Or, you can … Continue reading Green Gingersnap Smoothie
Smoothies Galore!
I make a ridiculous amount of smoothies. Most of them are amazing, some…not so much (see radish smoothie). I have three sections of smoothies: 1) Green Smoothies (made with green leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, chard and romaine) 2) Frozen/Fruit Smoothies (mostly sweet, made with frozen fruit and/or ice and no milk) 3) Frozen/Fruit Smoothies with … Continue reading Smoothies Galore!
Cacao Nut Truffles!
Similar to my Gingerbread Nut Truffles, the main difference in this recipe is the substitution of raw cacao powder in place of the ginger, and omitting the spices. These raw truffles have an extra kick with the addition of cayenne to the mix. However, if you don't like spicy chocolate, you can add more dates … Continue reading Cacao Nut Truffles!
