This is a snack that is quick, loaded with nutrients including Omega 3’s and Iron, and will give you lasting energy! Walnuts are incredibly healthy. Here are just a few of the health benefits: 1. They can reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 30 to 40 percent. 2. They are heart healthy. Walnuts contain the plant-based omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is anti-inflammatory.

Here is a super easy raw vegan snack you can probably make right now! No need to every buy pre-packaged energy bars or snacks when you can make these. They also store very well in the refrigerator. Just four simple ingredients and a food processor and you’re done. This is the perfect raw vegan snack for kids too! Did you know that you can get incredible amounts of iron from both dates and raisins?

Have you ever tried sweet hummus? It’s absolutely divine. I was pretty sure I would hate it the first time I experimented with it, because someone had tried to pass off multiple variations of those “black bean brownies” that are so ubiquitous on the internet. And to be honest, there’s just no way. For a true dessert loving woman, I just found them gross. I tried several different recipes, and there was just no way they were ever going to pass in my family for a worthwhile dessert.

We know that the Mayans not only called cacao the “Food of the Gods”, but they also used chocolate as a means to enlightenment. Raw cacao is loaded with Anandamide, the “bliss” chemical, and PEA, the “love” molecule. Anandamide is a neurotransmitter that is released naturally in the brain when we are feeling happy, and is contained in raw cacao. And, PEA is the neurotransmitter produced when we fall in love!

Countless studies have been done that show that cacao (without added dairy or processed sugar) has a multitude of health benefits. Luckily for those of us who enjoy the sublime taste of raw chocolates, there are no scientific studies that have concluded that cacao is unhealthy. One of the most intensive studies on the extreme health benefits of cacao was the twenty year Harvard University study of the Kuna Indians, who have “among the lowest rates of cardiovascular disease in the world.

So first of all, let me provide full disclosure. These are NOT low fat. These are not something you would want to chow down on daily, in large quantities, or as a substitute for your cucumber-beet-carrot juice. However, having said that, they are sublime chocolate bliss bars that are the perfect bait to lure people into the radically rawsome world of raw foods!

I love pumpkin pie and I love mini-dessert bites so you can eat one and be satisfied! I love to have raw desserts that don’t have cupfuls of oil AND nuts. So I made these delicious pumpkin pie bites keeping the lower-fat principles in mind, with just a but of cashew butter to add creamy consistency, and the crust makes use of fat free oats mixed in with some nuts, to keep the overall fat low.

This is a winner. I’m always looking to create super easy, delicious, low-fat recipes that are new and different and don’t require massive lists of ingredients. This cake I made this morning, and enjoyed by the pool this afternoon, is incredible. I know you’re going to love it. The lemony-creamy middle layer is the perfect compliment to the chewy chocolate base, and the blueberry layer adds a sweetness that rounds it off.

These are in all honesty, one of my top favorite treats of ALL TIME, raw or not raw! They are just so delicious. Seriously, I can’t even keep them in the house between my kids, their friends and my husband! Every time we make a batch the family descends on the platter like they’ve never had a treat before!

Summer is the perfect time to experiment with all the beautiful fruits and flavors to make ice pops. In our family everyone loves them — it’s not just a kid thing. The key is to get yourself a good set or two of non-plastic molds for freezing. You don’t need BPA or other chemicals added to your deliciousness! Some of our favorite molds are the Zoku round pop molds or “fish” shaped molds.

I love raw desserts, especially in the summer when baking at the oven doesn’t seem as enjoyable. A dessert is still a dessert and you don’t want to eat a ton. But if you want to eat healthy, and still be able to enjoy truly delicious and decadent whole raw plant based foods here is another one of my favorite dessert creations. If you haven’t worked with buckwheat, you are in for a pleasant experience.

If you’re looking for something healthy, moist and flavorful, with a unique twist, this might be the perfect recipe for you! This recipe relies on avocado for its fat, which provides you with a super dose of anti-inflammatory phytosterols and polyhydroxylated fatty alcohols. We had a lot of ripe avocados today from a couple of our trees, and I wanted to come up with a few different ideas to use the avocados,

This quinoa oat porridge is a perfect breakfast, loaded with protein, fiber and the important Omega 3’s. So often in the morning we rush around and don’t feel like we have the time to make a truly nourishing breakfast to start our day. But this recipe can be made the night before, so that it is ready for you in the morning! Enjoy. This serves 2-3 people.

When you are trying to eat healthier, it can really help to have easy and quick delicious recipes that can replace unhealthy standards. The combination of pear, banana and vanilla with a hint of lemon really makes this pudding stand out as one of our go-to’s. The key to a successful transition to a high raw life is to keep lots of fruit on hand, both fresh and frozen, while keeping the processed food out of the house!

A perfect Saturday morning breakfast for the family! Fresh, raw coconut yogurt parfaits. Raw coconut yogurt is so easy to make, with barely any preparation. It is LOADED with probiotics, creamy and delicious, and can be a base for so many different sauces and dressings, and is of course, amazing alone!

Who doesn’t love donut holes for breakfast? Usually, breakfast at our house is a huge green juice, which is the single most powerful way to get your blood alkalized, get your body energized, and give yourself a huge dose of nutrition before any solids are introduced. But, once in a while we have a smoothie, a bowl of chia cereal, a bowl of oatmeal, or maybe my warm orange polenta breakfast bowl.

Hemp seeds are the most nutritious seed in the world and have a near perfect balance of proteins, essential fats, vitamins and enzymes. The protein in hemp seeds is easily digestible, all 10 essential amino acids are contained within these incredible seeds. Hemp seeds are also abundant in omega-3 fatty acids, as well as GLA, a unique form of omega-6 that is not found in any other food.

I get asked about this recipe all the time, it is definitely a huge hit among muffin lovers! The great thing about these muffins is that they are low fat, gluten free, soy free and of course, VEGAN! The bananas in this need to be super ripe for the best flavor, and also because that is when bananas are at their healthiest. At only 1/4 cup of maple syrup total, (4 Tablespoons = 1/4 cup, and 3 teaspoons = 1 Tablespoon), each muffin only has 1 tsp. of maple syrup.

Pancakes are a food that bring back so many memories for me as a child. Sundays after church were always pancake and waffle days with my family. We would have all different kinds of varieties like blueberry, chocolate chip, banana, peach and strawberry. Always with pure Vermont maple syrup and always fresh and homemade. The great thing about pancakes is that you can make them both gluten free and vegan, and they are still amazing and delicious!

These breakfast “nachos” are one of my favorite, fresh and easy breakfast options. They are so easy, and you can really change up the ingredients to accommodate what you already have on hand in your home! If you’re not in the mood for a juice or a smoothie, or just want something additional to eat or serve to your family and friends, give these a try. They definitely won’t disappoint!