Low Sugar Almond Cacao Clusters

For the past few days I have been on a "food intolerance free" diet. I have eliminated all sugars (including fruits high in sugar, raw honey, agave, and organic Grade B maple syrup). In addition to eliminating the sugars, I have eliminated all gluten, all dairy (including goat's milk), all soy (organic, fermented, or otherwise), … Continue reading Low Sugar Almond Cacao Clusters

Delish Nutty Clusters 4-Ways

I absolutely love sweet and salty nut clusters. The problem with the store bought, highly processed kind is just that – too processed! Too much refined sugar and too much bad salt! My idea of delicious clusters are just a little pink Himalayan or Celtic Sea salt to enhance the flavors of the other ingredients, … Continue reading Delish Nutty Clusters 4-Ways

Pili Nut Choco-Brownie Bites

During the holidays I enjoy creating a variety of delicious raw treats and sweets. This holiday I didn't get a chance to make as much as I would have liked, but I did get a chance to make this next delicious recipe for a raw brownie bite using Pili nuts for the featured ingredient.In case … Continue reading Pili Nut Choco-Brownie Bites

Raw-Riffic Granola

Here’s a great granola recipe, which doesn't take too long to make. There’s no dehydrating so it’s highly raw. Enjoy!Ingredients:1/3 cup raw almonds (soaked)1/3 cup raw pecans (soaked)1/3 cup walnuts (soaked)1/3 cup sunflower seed (soaked)1/2 cup shredded dried coconut1/2 cup raisins1 T raw honey1 T agave nectar1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp pink Himalayan saltOther ingredients:fresh fruit (bananas, blue berries, … Continue reading Raw-Riffic Granola

Figgie Rawtons

Here’s raw version of one of my favorite cookies, the Fig Newton. I used dried figs for this recipe, as well as lucuma powder. This recipe is not too difficult to make, and super yummy! Here it is:Outside cookie base.Ingredients:for the outside cookie.1/3 to 1/2 cup raw Brazilnuts1/2 cup raw cashews1 cup raw walnuts1/4 cup … Continue reading Figgie Rawtons

Chocolate-Cherry Jungle Cookie Balls

This next cookie recipe is made with Brazil nuts and raw wild jungle peanuts. Wild jungle peanuts are an heirloom variety of peanuts that are grown in the Amazon jungle. These ancient wild peanuts are rich in peanut flavor, and packed with nutrition. Wild jungle peanuts are considered heart healthy, containing large amounts of oleic … Continue reading Chocolate-Cherry Jungle Cookie Balls

Raw Caramel-Candied Popcorn

This recipe was inspired by Chyvonne Sneed’s recipe posted on http://www.hotrawchef.com a couple of years ago. My recipe is quite similar to Chyvonne’s recipe in the video, but it’s so tasty I just had to share it with you. Popcorn is a great snack. Carmelpopcorn is even better! But for many people, including myself, popcorn is … Continue reading Raw Caramel-Candied Popcorn

Pumpkin Empanadas and Pumpkin Ice Cream (In the Raw)

This raw empanada recipe is super delicious, and not too difficult to assemble. I first published this recipe back in 2009. It’s been a big hit over the past few years, and never hurts to repost. If you have ever tasted a fresh pumpkin empanada from the bakery you will recall that the pastry is … Continue reading Pumpkin Empanadas and Pumpkin Ice Cream (In the Raw)

PBJ Snack Balls

Are you familiar with organic peanut butter powder? It’s not raw, but it’s a good alternative to use when you just have to have peanut butter. It’s more than 90% less fat than traditional peanut butters, most brands are gluten-free, vegan, cholesterol-free, and have no GMOs, transfats, wheat, corn, soy or dairy. Just add water … Continue reading PBJ Snack Balls

Peaches, Pralines and Cream Kale Chips

One of the great kale treats discovered is the kale chip. Kale chips are awesome! They are flavorful, nutritious, and easy to make. You can dehydrate them or bake them. They taste good sweet, savory, spicy, cheesy, and plain. I have made my share of delicious raw kale chips over the past few years, and … Continue reading Peaches, Pralines and Cream Kale Chips