Raw Food AND VEGAN TOO Inspirations

F.Y.I.!

2011-12-30T18:21:00.000-08:00

Howdy, just wanted everyone to know that I won't be using this blog any longer and that I imported it into my other blog of http://pamsamazingjourney.blogspot.com/. I have all the posts and comments over there, so I do hope that you will join me there! Thank you! Hugs!

Three Raw Treats

2011-08-27T17:23:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone, Wishing you all safe blessings if you are in the path of Irene! A couple days ago, I was in the mood to throw together some goodies for us to munch on. First up, was Chilled Raw Chocolate Fudge, the recipe came from here. Up next is the Crumbly Crust Balls, at least that's what I call them and this recipe is adapted from Heathy's Peach Cobbler Crust recipe here. What I did was take 2 cups pecans, 1/2 cup coconut, 1/2 cup dates, pinch of salt, added some raisins and dark choccie chips. Process all in food processor and roll into balls...really good. And lastly, Snowballs....Combine 1/2 cup each of whatever you like, I used pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, almond butter, honey, sunflower seeds, raisins, dates. Once combined, make into balls and roll in coconut.....really easy! In the tall glass are the Snowballs and the little glass is the Crumbly Crust Balls!

Chilled Raw Chocolate Fudge....

Snowballs and Crumbly Crust Balls....

Be safe all! Hugs!

A Friend's Giveaway....

2011-08-10T08:13:00.000-07:00

Cute Katie @ http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/ is having an awesome giveaway....you may want to enter here ......thank you Katie!

Good luck, but I hope I win.....he he! Hugs!

The Best.....Almond Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites

2011-08-04T10:25:00.000-07:00

Almond Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites

Adapted from Elana's Pantry

2 ½ cups Trader Joe's almond meal
3/4 cup old fashioned oatmeal, ground fine in blender or food processor
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup grapeseed oil (I used olive oil)
½ cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (such as Ghiardelli 60% Cacao)

In a large bowl, combine almond flour, ground oatmeal, salt and baking soda
In a medium bowl combine grapeseed oil, maple syrup and vanilla
Stir wet ingredients into the almond/oatmeal flour mixture until thoroughly combined
Fold in chocolate chips
Spoon 2 tablespoons of dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet, press down to flatten
Bake at 350º for 7 to 10 minutes, until lightly golden
Cool cookies on the baking sheets for 20 minutes, then serve.

No-Bake Blonde Coconut Macaroons

2011-07-21T13:17:00.000-07:00

No-Bake Blonde Coconut Macaroons

3 cups coconut flakes
1 1/2 cups almond flour
1 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix all ingredients together well. Form into balls and refrigerate until firm.....I actually freeze them! When we make these they are gone in a few minutes because they are soooo good!

Recipe submitted by Stephanie, Goodyear, AZ

@ Tropical Traditions (http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/recipe_No-Bake_Blonde_Coconut_Macaroons.htm)

Stay cool!

Hungry Girl's Crazy-Good Corn Chips

2011-07-05T08:05:00.000-07:00

Howdy! Are ya ready for a salsa-type day? These chips were really easy to make and yummy! Please give them a try and let me know if ya did!

The recipe comes from Hungry Girl....you can find her here.

Two 6-inch corn tortillas
1/8 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut each tortilla in half. Cut each half into 3 triangles, for a total of 12 triangles.

Spray a baking sheet lightly with nonstick spray. Place tortilla triangles close together on the sheet.

Cover triangles with a 1-second spray of nonstick spray (optional). Evenly sprinkle with salt.

Bake in the oven until crispy, about 8 minutes, carefully flipping about halfway through bake time.

MAKES 1 SERVING

Please serve with salsa.....yep! Could make it fresh if ya like!

Enjoy! Hugs!

Pumpkin Smoothie

2011-06-15T05:32:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Morning To Ya! I just love trying new recipes and the excitement that comes with them, because you have never tried it before...(and hopefully it turns out....lol!) This recipe is from Lexie here. Her blog is so fun and she has some really yummy recipes....Thank you Lexie!

Hope you give it a whirl! Enjoy your day! Hugs!

Banana Oat Cake

2011-06-05T12:02:00.000-07:00

OMG, did I find an easy and yummy treat for you! It comes from Averie's here. It is a Microwave Banana Oat Cake....so tasty! Thank you Averie!

Microwave Banana Oat Cakes

1/2 Banana, mashed

3 Tbsp Dry Whole Rolled Oats

**I used (1) package stevia and sprinkled in some cinnamon. Check the link to Averie's to see what she did.

Yields 1 oat cake

Mash Banana, Combine & Stir All Ingredients

Spray down a clean bowl or dish with cooking spray or nonstick spray.

Transfer the mixture into the sprayed bowl and microwave for 90 seconds.

Remove from the microwave and just wait a minute or two for it to cool and firm up a bit. And then, it will pop right out.

Really good! Can spread whatever kind of nut butter on there if ya like!

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

2011-05-29T16:21:00.000-07:00

Howdy Peeps, long time no blog, SO in your honor I made you Vegan Choccie Chip Cookies!

Close up....Yum!

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 cups flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ground coffee

1/2 cup dark choc. chips

1 cup sugar (I used 3/4 cup stevia)

1/2 cup olive oil

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup water

1/4 cup shredded coconut

Throw all together in a bowl and oven is set at 350 degrees, scoop onto greased baking sheet. Bake for 15 mins, if using a large cookie scoop or 11 mins for small one.

Enjoy!

Deviled Egg Container!

2011-02-25T08:20:00.000-08:00

I decided that the deviled egg container needed to find another purpose if it was to keep residing in our residence, so it holds Protein Balls very nicely.

Raw Protein Balls

2 tablespoons of almond butter or organic natural peanut butter (no salt or sugar added) (I used 1/4 cup)

2 tablespoons of agave nectar (I used 1/4 cup)

1/2 cup of naturally flavoured vanilla protein powder sweetened with a natural sweetener. (Sun Warrior) (I used 1 cup)

2 tablespoons of organic shredded coconut (I used 1/4 cup)

You can also add 1 tablespoon of slivered almonds and 1 tbsp of raisins (I omitted the almonds and added 2 T. raisins)

*I also, added 3 medjool dates, 1 packet of stevia, and another 1/4 cup agave.....*I wanted to make this a bigger batch)

Mix all the ingredients well. (I used my Food Processor)

The balls should fit in the center of the palm of your hand

Put them into the fridge so they can set

This originally came from: http://www.bodyrock.tv/2010/10/10/protein-balls/

Enjoy!

Hemp Walnut Brownies

2011-02-21T10:27:00.001-08:00

Hemp Walnut Brownies

1 cup hemp seeds

1 cup raisins

2/3 cup dried shredded coconut

1 T. coconut oil

1/4 cup cacao powder

1/4 cup agave/honey

dash of salt

1/4 cup walnut pieces

Blend all ingredients in food processor (except walnuts) until the mixture forms a ball of dough. Press into an 8X8 pan. Press walnut pieces into the top of brownies. Chill, cut, and serve.

This came from www.yummyrawkitchen.blogspot.com (doesn't exist any longer though)

Enjoy!

New!

2011-02-20T16:08:00.000-08:00

New newsletter I found:

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Lighthouse Coated in Ice on Lake Erie

2010-12-16T13:03:00.000-08:00

This is really cool!

http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/lighthouse-coated-in-ice-on-lake-erie

Great News and Happy Monday!

2010-12-06T04:56:00.000-08:00

Good Morning! Hope all is bright and cheery in your world and it is back to Monday again. So Happy Monday to you! Hubby and I had a wonderful holiday and I had a great time with my sissy in Fla. too! We hadn't taken a vacation together in some time.....good bonding fun!

I have some news....after some careful thinking I have decided to create a new blog! This blog here I am going to import over to my new one whenever it decides to let me do it....puter's....jeez..sometimes...lol! The new blog will have no labels, limitations, etc. when it comes to food....so it will not just be vegan or rawfood even though I will be incorporating them in also! Hubby and I felt that it was time to have other kinds of proteins into our meal plans and other things too. So we will be eating as healthy as we feel possible for us. This new blog will not just be focused on food, but travel, pets, life, relationships.....whatever comes to me and that I can express, create, and have fun with. With this blog I have had fun, but just felt very limited! So if you feel inclined to follow me over that would be great...if not, I completely understand...even though I hope to see you there...he he! Hope you all are enjoying your holiday season! Hugs and Thank YOU! My new blogs address is: http://pamsamazingjourney.blogspot.com/

12.16.10 Update: I have decided to keep both of my blogs open! Merry Christmas (Hugs to all!)

Vacation Time!

2010-11-11T07:06:00.000-08:00

Hello Peeps!

Starting Saturday, Nov. 13th, I will be on vacation....WAHOO! First, a trip to Florida with my sister to visit our parents and then a trip with my wonderful Hubby....not sure yet where we are going, but I know it will be fun...just being with him! So in the meantime all you wonderful, fun, and lovely people have a great couple of weeks....I know I will...he he! Hugs!

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

2010-11-07T10:19:00.001-08:00

Howdy! Here to share with you a very good and easy cookie recipe! Just take 1 cup sugar, 1 cup peanut butter, and 1 egg or egg replacer and combine together. I use a cookie scoop and drop onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10 mins......YUMMY!

Try not to eat them all in one sitting....lol! Hugs!

Marx Foods Palm Leaf Plates and Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T11:03:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween Everyone! Hope you are having a great one!

Last year http://www.marxfoods.com/ sent me some Palm Leaf Plates to review....I love these plates! They are so durable, sturdy, and green friendly! I was so impressed as how they are made.....you can read more about it and order some for yourself here! A BIG Thank You to Marx Foods for letting me experience these awesome plates!

Now a treat for you: Vegan Pecan Pie Muffins! These were amazing and really tasted like pecan pie! The recipe is here! Please give them a try.....one word: Scrumptious!

Hug!

Product Review: From CSN Stores....West Bend Popcorn Popper

2010-10-23T10:50:00.000-07:00

A month ago I borrowed my sister's popcorn popper so that Cliff and I could make some organic popcorn. We were so impressed by her popper that we wanted to buy one like it , then low and behold, I received an email from Eileen at http://www.csnstores.com asking if I wanted to do a product review or a giveaway...I chose the product review this time, because I found the same popper that my sister had on CSN Stores website. This little popper is such a joy to use, easy clean up, and we loved how it almost popped every corn kernel. It's fun to watch because it's stir crazy which means it has a little moving stirring rod. This is CSN Stores description:

This West Bend 6-quart Stir Crazy corn popper makes 25% more popcorn than other poppers using the same amount of popcorn and less oil. Featuring a large capacity and a cover that flips to become serving bowl with built-in butter well, the Stir Crazy popper will become a staple in any family movie night.

Features:

Makes 25% more popcorn than other poppers
Large capacity
Exclusive motorized stirring rod
Cover flips to become serving bowl with built-in butter well
Non-stick coated popping surface
Heat-resistant handles and base
800 Watts, 120 volts, AC only
UL, c UL listed
12"h x 8.5"w x 10"d

We love having fresh popped popcorn with nutritional yeast....YUM! You can order one for yourselves here if you like!

Hope you are enjoying your Saturday!

Skinny Pumpkin Latte and Our New Addition

2010-10-22T06:26:00.000-07:00

Skinny Pumpkin Latte (by Gina @ skinnytaste.com) This is really good and I prefer mine Iced...Yumm! (Original post here)

Skinny Pumpkin Spiced Latte

Servings: 2 • Serving Size: 1 latte • Weight Watcher Points: 2 pts
Calories: 115.6 • Fat: 0.4 g • Protein: 6.6 g • Carb: 20.8 g • Fiber: 0.7 g

Adapted from The Kitchn

1 1/2 cups fat free milk (I used almond milk)
2 tbsp pumpkin butter (I used Trader Joe's)
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp sugar or sugar substitute (to taste) (I used Stevia)
1/4 cup of espresso (or 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee works...I used this!)
fat free whipped topping.....(omitted)
pumpkin pie spice for topping

In a small pan combine milk, pumpkin butter and sugar and cook on medium heat, stirring, until boiling. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth (or whisk well with a wire whisk)

Pour into two mugs, add the hot espresso and top with fat free whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie spice on top.

Pam's Notes: I put all this in the blender and added some ice....came out yummy and frothy!

Our new addition: Meet Diamond "Lily"....our diamond in the rough!...he he! On the eve of my birthday (Oct. 13th) we were coming back from dinner on a busy highway and found her on the berm of the road. She was so scared and hungry, but happy now....warm, energized, and full of life!

Hope you are having a wonderful Friday! Hugs!

Raw Chewy Apricot Macaroons

2010-10-21T17:22:00.000-07:00

Thank you for all the wonderful October wishes! Hope you all are enjoying October as much as my hubby and I are!

Raw Chewy Apricot Macaroons (Raw Energy by Stephanie Tourles)

1.5 cups dried apricots

3 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut

pinch of sea salt

Soak apricots for 4 hours in enough water to cover by 2".

Drain and blend the apricots, coconut, and salt in the food processor till a stiff moist dough forms, about 60 seconds.

Place in medium bowl. Roll the dough into balls (1.5" diameter) flatten slightly (if you choose). Place on mesh screen and dehydrate 115 degrees, 18-22 hours till quite firm and slightly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.

Enjoy!

A Lot To Cover

2010-10-12T06:46:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Recipe first: Fruit and Nut Energy Bars by Joshua Drage from http://www.foodandwine.com!

1 CUP KAMUT FLAKES
1 cup pecans
1/2 cup salted roasted cashews
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
5 dried figs, stemmed and quartered
1 tablespoon flax seeds
1 tablespoon canola oil
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 cup dried blueberries or currants
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Preheat the oven to 325°. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a food processor, pulse the kamut, pecans, cashews, agave nectar, peanut butter, figs, flax seeds, canola oil and lemon zest until coarsely chopped. Add the blueberries and coconut and pulse just until incorporated.

Scrape the mixture into a large bowl and stir well. Form the mixture into 12 bars or rounds, 3/4 inch thick, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet 1 inch apart. Bake for 25 minutes, until the bars are browned around the edges. Let the bars cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.

MAKE AHEAD
The fruit-and-nut bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Pam's notes: I used oatmeal instead of the kamut flakes, macadamia nuts instead of the cashews, raisins instead of the figs, olive oil instead of canola oil, for the blueberries, I just had a mixture left of some dried cranberries and seeds..so I used this. Just play around with it..you can do so many things and combo's with this recipe...thank you Joshua!

Then I won one of these great Custom Foodie Blogroll Tote Bags. This bag is so durable and big....it's so great! You can enter to win your's too here!....A big Thank You to Jenn and Roberto!

Next up, Margaret at http://www.nannygoatsinpanties.com/, put together this so fun and adorable 2011 calendar. This is the one that our Sasha is in! Thank You Margaret! I am really impressed by how well this calendar is put together and the photo's are of funny lil critter's that goats are! So, if you would like your own copy you can go here! Order now, before they are gone!

Hope you all have a great day! Till next time!

Happy October!

2010-10-03T06:31:00.000-07:00

October is my most favorite month, being my hubby's birthday and my birthday month, Halloween, and fall. First up, soon I will be doing a product review connected with bar stool (CSN Stores). It was a wonderful opportunity from Eileen again and I thank her and CSN Stores.

Pumpkin-Cranberry Muffins

This recipe came from: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/pumpkin-cranberry-muffins/b7fceeac-afe3-480d-8e73-2d8d4f70348b

2	cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour....(I used gluten free)
3/4	cup sugar (I used organic)
3	teaspoons baking powder
1	teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2	teaspoon ground ginger
1/4	teaspoon salt
1	cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/2	cup vegetable oil (I used applesauce, unsweetened)
2	eggs, (I used egg replacer)
1	cup sweetened dried cranberries (I used fresh ones)
1/2	cup chopped pecans
	Coarse sugar, if desired



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Heat oven to 400°F. Grease 12 regular-size muffin cups with shortening or line with paper baking cups.
In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Stir in pumpkin, oil, eggs, cranberries and pecans just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. (I used an ice cream scoop to fill) Sprinkle coarse sugar evenly over batter in each cup.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove muffins from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.

Had some leftover mix, so made a little loaf!

These were really tasty with some pumpkin butter on them! Hugs!

Sasha, Mr. Owl and Some Canning!

2010-09-27T10:34:00.001-07:00

Hello, my name is Sasha. I just wanted to share a quick pictorial of my latest boyfriend Mr. Owl.

Mr. Owl kept asking me out and I kept declining....so sad!...lol!

Mr. Owl is now receiving some attention from me...so maybe I am changing my mind.....don't want to be too hasty!

I accepted his advances...Mr. Owl and me....such a charming couple!

Now onto some canning I have been doing. First up: Wonderful Raspberry Jam

Second: Bread and Butter Pickles....all so very fresh and yummy tasty!

Thank you so much for stopping by! Hugs!

Almond Cranberry Bites

2010-09-21T10:08:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Sierra has a message for you, she says: "EAT YOUR COOKIES!"

Almond Cranberry Bites from Kim at: http://www.glutenfreeislife.com/?p=2079 .....Thank You Kim!

Almond Cranberry Bites

1/3 cup whole almonds (I used Trader Joe’s raw almond meal)
1/3 cup sugar (I used organic)
2/3 cup coarsely chopped dried cherries (I used fresh cranberries)
2/3 cup gluten-free flour
2 tablespoons canola oil (I used olive oil)
1 large egg white (I used egg replacer)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Place everything in a bowl and mix well.

Using a cookie scoop, scoop out onto greased cookie sheet or you can use parchment paper like I did!

Bake for 10-12 mins till bottom is slightly brown, tops will not brown.

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P.S. try to keep from eating them all at once...lol! Hugs!

This Ain't About Food!....he he!

2010-09-13T09:42:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon! We are having the most gorgeous fall weather here in Ohio, hope you are having just as nice where you are! A few months back, (some of you already know this) hubby and I bought three little pygmy's....one boy (Sammie) and his two sisters (Sasha and Sierra)....I just wanted to share some pic's with you! Just love these little critter's, they are the BEST! Hope you enjoy them too!

This is Sammie...saying Hello!

Here they are trying to reach the leaves.

Looking out of their pen. (Sasha, Sierra, and Sammie)

Me holding a squirmy Sasha!

This is when we first received them...they were one month old! Sammie is on the feed tub, to his left Sasha and Sierra behind her!

More to come later! Have a wonderful day!

Dried Cranberry-Pecan Mixed Rice

2010-09-07T08:19:00.000-07:00

Dried Cranberry-Pecan Mixed Rice

Plate some spinach, brown and wild rice, dried cranberries, pecans, and mix in some of your favorite dressing. On the side, sautéed zucchini and scallions...so simple...yet satisfying!

Hope everyone had a lovely Labor Day!

Vegan Strawberry Shortcake

2010-09-03T07:15:00.000-07:00

I know that fall is right around the corner, so we had to have another swing at summer! Enter: Vegan Strawberry Shortcake from http://hellyeahitsvegan.com/......thank you!

Vegan Strawberry Shortcake

strawberries or your favorite ripe berries, sliced
vegan whipped cream

2 c flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp baking powder
¼ c vegan margarine
½ c unflavored or vanilla soy milk
¼ c applesauce

Lightly grease a baking sheet and preheat oven to 425º. In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in margarine until pea-sized. Stir in applesauce and soy milk. Divide dough into 9 portions using an ice cream scoop, dropping them onto baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden.

Slice off the top of each biscuit (or don’t) and add a dollop of of whipped cream. Top generously with berries, and remember why you love summer.

If you eat them straight out of the oven, be aware that the heat may melt the whipped cream, so the presentation may not hold for very long. That never deters me, though! If you somehow manage to have leftovers, briefly warm the biscuits in a conventional or toaster oven before serving.

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A really great recipe! Happy September to ya!

Winner and Product Review

2010-08-27T05:36:00.000-07:00

Good morning! The winner to the CSN Stores (http://www.csnstores.com/) $40.00 giveaway is Carol Sue (I would choose the Roman 14.75" Garden Angel with Cross Figurine)....nice choice and Congratulations Carol Sue! Happy Shopping! Please send me your name and address to rawfood60@gmail.com and I will get your info. sent to Eileen. It was so fun reading what everyone would choose! Thank you Eileen, CSN Stores, and to all that participated in this giveaway!

Now onto the Product Review: Organic Raw Cacao Powder was sent to me from April at http://www.morethanalive.com/....thank you April and to More Than Alive!

When I first opened the bag it smelled like rich chocolate heaven and I love that it is organic. The texture is so smooth and tasted not as bitter as some powders that I have tried before! So of course, I had to make something with it! Enter: Coconut Chocolate No-Bake Macaroons

So sorry..this one came out so dark....feast your eyes on the first one....lol! The recipe was submitted by Stephanie, Goodyear, AZ at http://www.freecoconutrecipes.com/recipe_Coconut_Chocolate_No-bake_Macaroons.htm. These tasted like cake or brownie batter with coconut....so good! A Keeper for Sure!

Coconut Chocolate No-bake Macaroons

Servings: yields about 40 macaroons

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
3 cups unsweetened dried coconut flakes
3/4 cup almond flour*
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix all ingredients together well. Form into small balls using a spoon or cookie scoop and refrigerate until firm.
*You can grind your own almond flour by placing whole almonds in a blender/food processor and blending until a fine meal.

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Have a great day!

2010-08-23T08:23:00.000-07:00

Just a little reminder of the sale that is being offered at http://www.morethanalive.com/......10% off ANYTHING in their store till Tuesday, August 31. Please use the coupon code: RF5H1. Thank you!

An Introduction and Cherry Choccie Bomb Shake

2010-08-18T10:16:00.000-07:00

Cherry Chocolate Bomb Shake

Recipe by Kristen Suzanne of KristensRaw.com
Yield 3 cups

1 cup filtered water
1 frozen banana, chopped
1 cup frozen cherries
1/4 cup hemp protein powder (I used Jay Robb's Choc. Protein...1 packet)
2 tablespoons hemp seeds (I used 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons raw chocolate powder (I omitted, was already using choc.)
Splash vanilla extract

Blend Away!......really good!.....thank you Kristen!

I'd like to introduce you to a website that I have become affiliated with http://www.morethanalive.com/. Here's a little about them: Our names are Vlad and Joy. Our home is located among the beautiful rolling hills of West Tennessee. Here we enjoy all the great freedoms of a country setting. Your trusted source of family health information....You can see the banner up in my header. They carry all sorts of products: Essential oils, bulk herbs, raw products, books, etc.

Starting Monday, August 23 through Tuesday, August 31 they are offering a 10% off anything in the store. When the date get closer I will offer the discount code. In the future, I will be doing some reviews on their products. Please give them a lookie and see what you think.

Don't forget to enter for your chance to win the $40.00 giveaway from CSN Stores here.

Have a great day!

Anyone interested in a CSN Stores GIVEAWAY?

2010-08-12T08:08:00.000-07:00

Eileen from CSN Stores contacted me about doing a fun giveaway for a $40.00 gift certificate for one of my readers to use as they wish on any of their 200+ websites. CSN Stores range from everything: cookware to dog beds to cribs and dining room sets! The giveaway is only open to the US and Canada readers due to shipping cost.

Here are some fun examples of their products: William Bounds Chocolate/Multi-Purpose Mill.....for chopping up raw chocolate, nuts, or seeds.

Or Cedar Delite Book Stand....who couldn't use a couple extra hands in the kitchen.

To enter: All you have to do is leave me a comment and tell me what you would choose if you won (go here)....that's it....simple and sweet! If you don't have a blog, make sure to leave your email address so that I can contact you. The giveaway will be open till Thursday, August 26th till midnight EST and on Friday the winner will be picked! Good luck!

Juice Feast

2010-08-08T05:45:00.000-07:00

Juice....Mmmm!

His N Hers

Into the juicer: 4 small tomatoes, 3 cucumbers, small handful beets, 1 apple! Enjoy!

FYI

2010-08-06T03:47:00.001-07:00

Good morning, I just wanted everyone to know that if you are stopping by my blog and get a malware-software warning it is from www.bradsrawchips.com, which appears to be hosting this warning without my consent. I have contacted him about this, but no one has responded yet! I'm so sorry for any inconvenience! Thank you and have a wonderful day!

Choco-Nutty Smoothie

2010-08-02T04:45:00.000-07:00

Choco-Nutty Smoothie

2 scoops whatever kind of Choc. Protein Powder you would like (Vega is good)

1 banana

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

1 heaping T. almond butter

2 cups of whatever kind of milk (almond milk)

1 cup ice

*I also added a big handful of spinach*

Combine all and blend! Makes 2 large servings.

This recipe is from Brendan Brazier. You can go here and get a copy of his free eBook that has this recipe and photo in it.......Yum!

Carob Bark

2010-07-18T08:01:00.000-07:00

Carob Bark

from: http://www.fromsadtoraw.com/Recipes/CarobBark.htm

Carob Bark

1 c. raw coconut oil

3/4 c. raw carob (or cocoa)

2 t. vanilla flavor

1 c. raisins, raw nuts, coconut, or whatever you want

Put the coconut oil in a bowl, Put this bowl in another bowl of hot water, When it's melted, stir in the carob to make it smooth, then stir in the other stuff. Spread on wax paper lined cookie sheet, put in fridge or freezer 5-10 minutes to make it hard. Break into pieces. The photo is from Rose....thank you Rose! (camera still out!) This stuff is to LIVE for!...Mmmmm!

Cheesy Kale Chips

2010-07-12T07:45:00.000-07:00

Cheesy Kale Chips

Two bunches of kale, washed, dried and stems removed (tear along stem to create medium size pieces)

Sauce:

Juice of two lemons
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 bell red bell peppers
1 cup cashews, soaked

Add all sauce ingredients in food processor. Process until you get a smooth/slightly griddy consistency. Massage sauce onto kale and dehydrate until crispy (8hrs roughly).

This was on http://www.goneraw.com/recipe/best-cheesy-kale-chips Submitted by: Pinksalt23 .......thank you Janelle!.......borrowed Janelle's photo......my camera is not working at the moment.....these are really good!

Onion Flax Crackers

2010-06-28T04:40:00.000-07:00

Onion Flax Crackers from http://www.rawmazing.com/

Onion Flax Crackers

2 C Flax seeds soaked at least 6 hours
1 C ground flax seeds
1 Sweet onion, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 C Nama Shoyu
1/2 C Hemp seeds

Place all ingredients in food processor. Process until well combined. Spread on teflex sheet 1/4 ” thick and score. Dehydrate 8 hours, flip and dehydrate until dry.....Thank You Susan! These are very delish!

Pam's changes: I didn't soak the flax seed. I put everything, except the 2 cups flax seed in the food processor and processed till minced, then placed mixture in a large bowl and added the unsoaked flax seed. I also added about 3/4 of a bag of small carrots to the food processor to be minced and added about 1/4 cup of water to the large bowl. I set the 'D' on 105 degrees.

Raw Cacao Smoothie

2010-06-28T04:28:00.000-07:00

Raw Cacao Smoothie from http://vegweb.com/

1 frozen banana

1 heaping T. nibs

1 T. hemp seeds (I used sesame seeds)

2 cups almond milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp flax oil

1 date (I used a packet of Stevia)

ice

Place all in blender till smooth and enjoy! Thank You VegWeb!

Asian Waldorf Salad

2010-06-23T14:54:00.000-07:00

Asian Waldorf Salad

Mix up in bowl; 1 chopped apple, 2 stalks celery; chopped, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, sprinkle of grapes or raisins (I did grapes), add a little lemon juice so apples don't turn brown, and some chopped lettuce (the kind you like).

Nomi Shannon Asian Sauce/Dressing

4 T. Tamari or Nama Shoyu

1 T. grated ginger or 1/2 T. ginger powder

1 T. honey or more if you like it sweeter

pinch of each: cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and chinese 5-spice

Whisk all together and pour over salad. I let it sit in the frig. for about 15 mins. to blend the flavors together!.....enjoy!

Superfood Cereal Bars

2010-06-22T09:34:00.000-07:00

Superfood Cereal Bars

Mix together in a large bowl: Organic Pumpkin Flaxseed Granola (you could use raw granola here), almond butter (or any kind of nut butter you prefer), honey or agave, melted coconut oil, sliced almonds, goji berries, cacao nibs, any kinds of superfoods you prefer. Spread in pan and keep in frig.

Energy Balls

2010-06-19T12:09:00.000-07:00

Energy Balls

1/2 cup 100% natural peanut butter made with ONLY peanuts (I used almond butter)
1 tbsp honey or agave nectar (I used agave)
11/2 cups crispy oats or flax meal (for omega-3s) (I used golden flax meal)
1/2 cup raisins or 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants that can help maintain cardiovascular health. (I used 1/4 cup cacao nibs)

Roll up into bite-sized balls and refrigerate for at least an hour before eating. Important to remember that you should be eating no more than 1 or 2 energy balls per day (and only before your workout.)

From Dr. Oz: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/oz-energy-ball-recipe

Banana Ginger Smoothie

2010-06-17T04:20:00.000-07:00

Banana Ginger Smoothie inspired by Aimee @ http://aimeeshealthyliving.wordpress.com/.......Thank You So Much Aimee!....it's delicious!

Place in the blender: 1 cup water and 1 cup almond milk, 2 frozen banana's, 2 packets of stevia, 1 heaping teaspoon ginger (I used powder), 2 T. coconut oil, 2 dashes of cinnamon, handful of spinach, and ice....blend up! ......very refreshing!

Like Frozen Pineapple Custard

2010-06-13T17:02:00.000-07:00

Like Frozen Pineapple Custard

Place in food processor: frozen pineapple chunks and one banana (not frozen)..process away till smooth or the consistency you like it and top with a sprinkling of coconut and sliced almonds.....enjoy! p.s. add a drizzle of choc. and/or caramel sauce...delish!

Mayan Chocolate Spice Shake

2010-06-10T04:17:00.000-07:00

Mayan Chocolate Spice Shake

Love this book....nice combo!

Mayan Chocolate Spice Shake (Inspired from Everything Rawfood Recipe Book by Mike Snyder @ http://therawdiet.com/) *Serves 2*

Blend 2 cups almond milk, 2 packets stevia, 2 frozen banana's, handful of spinach, 1 T. cacao nibs, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp maca, 1/4 tsp cayenne, and ice....delish!

Averie's Raw Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls....Rustic Style!

2010-06-03T12:01:00.000-07:00

Averie's Raw Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls....Rustic Style!

*sorry the photo is so dark*

Averie's Raw Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

2/3 c raw cashews
1/3 c oats
2 Tbsp Agave
1 Tbsp Maple Syrup (Omit and use Agave to preserve true Raw Status if you care)

1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 c Chocolate Chips (or to preserve true raw status, take 2 Tbsp Raw Cocoa Powder and add 1 Tbsp Agave, optional dash of vanilla extract, whisk and blend. Spread into a thin layer on wax or parchment paper, freeze. Take frozen chocolate off parchment and crumble the shreds into the mixture as your raw "chips".) * I used cacao nibs*

Recipe Yields: Approximately 17 Cookie Dough Balls

Take Oats & Cashews and get ready to Blend in your VitaCookieMaker

After you have your Oat-n-Cashew Flour...

To it Add the Agave, Maple, & Vanilla Extract

Blend Again

Tip for Vita-Mix Users: You know you have "The Right Consistency" of Dough when the dough starts to ball up like a tennis ball and bangs around from side to side in the canister. I have learned this through trial and error and wanted to pass along my wisdom. Once you see The Ball(what I am talking about is in the above photo) start whipping around,Stop Blending. You have reached Perfect Dough Consistency Status.

Add the Chocolate Chips (or the Raw Chocolate Chips like I told you how to make)

Either Stir them in By Hand, of a 5 Second Blend in the VitaCookie (or Food Processor)

Transfer Dough Blob to plate or working surface. Tip: If for some reason your dough was too sticky, gummy, runny, or unworkable, refrigerate for a half hour and you should be back in business.

Roll Into Cute Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls. I yielded 17 Balls from this Recipe. Clearly, not an exact science but that's what I got.

Optional Tweaks:
Add a dusting of cocoa powder, carob powder, or powdered sugar to the finished balls
Roll in raw cocoa nibs or shredded coconut
Rather than adding in chocolate chips, add raisins instead and add a dash of cinnamon to the batter for Oatmeal-Cinnamon-Raisin Raw Cookie Dough Balls
Flatten or mold into larger cookie shapes
Dehydrate for a more "cooked tasting" version of a chocolate chip cookie.

Thank you Averie...these are REALLY good! Averie's post here: http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2009/10/raw-vegan-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough.html

Banana Pecan Pancakes

2010-06-03T04:23:00.000-07:00

Banana Pecan Pancakes

Banana Pecan Pancakes

1 1/2 C Ground Flax
1/2 C Flax Seeds
1/2 C Dried Coconut
3/4 C Water (I omitted)
1/4 C Agave or Maple Syrup (I used maple syrup)
1/4 C Coconut Butter
1 C Sliced Bananas (I mashed up 2 medium bananas)
3/4 C Chopped Pecans (I used walnuts...didn't have any pecans)

Mix all ingredients together. You might want to get in there with your hands. Shape into pancake sized patties. (I used an ice cream scoop and then flatten out) Place on dehydrator shelf with screen. Dehydrate at 140 for 30 minutes, then 116 for another 30 minutes. These should still be moist. These are SO good! (I made 10 - 6" pancakes) Thank You Susan!....http://www.rawmazing.com/

Cherry Bom Bom Smoothie

2010-06-03T04:10:00.000-07:00

Cherry Bom Bom Smoothie

serves 2

2 cups almond milk
2 cups dark red cherries, pitted
1/4 cup organic cocoa powder *I used cacao nibs*
1 Tbsp agave nectar *I used 2 packets of stevia*
3/4 cup ice

Blend all items in a blender until combined well and smooth. It tastes like a chocolate cherry bom bom. So delicious and YUMMY~!......Thank You Noelle! She resides @ http://ameliefille.blogspot.com/.

Lovey Shake

2010-06-02T05:17:00.000-07:00

Lovey Shake *Serves 2 -32 oz glasses*

Blend together: 2.5 cups almond milk, 2 packets stevia, 2 frozen bananas, 1/2 tsp lucuma powder, 2 tsp cacao nibs, 1 tsp chia seeds, and ice....Love this!

Green Smoothie Twister Style

2010-06-01T04:27:00.000-07:00

Green Smoothie Twister Style

In the blender goes: almond milk, spinach, stevia, tsp. of Twister Power, strawberries, frozen banana, and ice.....Yum!

Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake

2010-05-30T09:50:00.000-07:00

Strawberry Lemon Cheesecake

Graham Cracker Crust:

1 c Almond meal
1/2 c Dates
1 tbs Agave Nectar (I used honey)
1 tbs Filtered Water
Pinch of Celtic Sea Salt

To make the crust, process the dates in a food processor until they form one ball. In a large bowl add the almond meal and dates and blend using your hands. Add the agave, water and salt and continue blending. Press to the bottom of an 8″ spring form pan, being sure to create a hill at the edges as show in the pictures above.

Lemon Cream Cheese Filling:

1 1/2 c Cashews
1/2 c Lemon juice
1/4 c Coconut Oil, melted
1/4 c Agave Nectar (I used honey)
2 tbs Filtered Water
1 tbs Lemon zest
Seeds from 1 Vanilla Bean or 1 tsp Vanilla powder

Add all the ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour the filling over the Graham Cracker Crust and smooth over the top to create an even surface.

Strawberry Topping

1 c Strawberries, chopped
1 tsp Agave Nectar (I used honey)

Blend the strawberries and agave in a Magic Bullet or blender, very briefly. You want to have a chunky consistency with small pieces of strawberries. Using a large spoon, spoon the Strawberry Topping over the top of the Lemon Cream Cheese Filling and smooth over the top. Let set in the fridge overnight.

To serve, remove the spring form sides and garnish with lemon zest and a small strawberry on each slice.

Makes 1 8″ Cheesecake

http://beeskneeskitchen.wordpress.com/2010/04/11/strawberry-lemon-cheesecake/ .....Thank You Carla!

Melon Banana Shake

2010-05-29T09:02:00.000-07:00

Melon Banana Shake

Blend 1 cup almond milk, 1/4 muskmelon, 1 frozen banana, 1 tsp. each chia seeds, raw cacao, and hemp seed, 8 Capella drops (French Toast), 1 packet stevia, and ice!

Caramel Apple Tart

2010-05-29T05:06:00.000-07:00

Caramel Apple Tart

Caramel Apple Tart

1 green apple, cored
1 tablespoon lucuma powder
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
3-5 raw pecan halves, grated (I used walnuts)

Thinly slice or dice the apple. In a medium bowl, mix together lucuma powder and maple syrup until a creamy caramel sauce is made. Add the sliced apple to the caramel sauce and toss to coat. Spoon apple mixture into a small dessert dish, or tart mold, and press down gently. Grate pecans with a cheese grater directly over the apples for a crusted topping. If using a tart mold to make free standing tarts, gently remove before serving.

Serves 1

From: http://www.dianastobo.com/raw-food-recipes/sweets/caramel-apple-tart/ ....Thank You Diana!...so good!

Vanilla Milkshake

2010-05-28T06:39:00.000-07:00

Vanilla Milkshake by Heathy @ http://www.sweetlyraw.com/

Vanilla Milkshake

2 Large Frozen bananas
2-3 tsp Pure vanilla extract (I used Vanilla Custard Capella Flavor Drops)

or seeds of 1 vanilla bean
2-3 Cups water (I used almond milk)
4 Medjool dates or 2 tbs agave (I used 2 packets of stevia)

Also added: 1 tsp. cacao nibs..love these and the handful of cashews!

Blend until creamy and smooth, adding enough water for your preferred consistency.

Chocolate milkshake - add a few tsp of carob or cacao powder to the vanilla milkshake.
Strawberry – Add a handful of strawberries or other berry.
Extra Creamy – add a handful of cashews........yum! yum!...Thank You Heathy!

Bittbars

2010-05-27T10:24:00.000-07:00

Bittbars

Bittbars (I made them into balls as you can see and rolled in coconut)

1 cup dates, pitted
1 cup pecans

Food process together. Mold into bars (I used a small pan) or roll into balls. Refrigerate until firm.

From: http://bittsblog.blogspot.com/ .....thank you!

Snowball Bliss Balls

2010-05-27T10:06:00.000-07:00

Snowball Bliss Balls

1/2 cup each: cacao nibs, hemp seeds, cashews, dates; chopped, raisins, sesame seeds, sliced almonds, honey, and almond butter....Combine in large bowl and roll in coconut. (or you can mix and match whatever ingreds. you like)

Watermelon-Lime Icy

2010-05-27T04:14:00.000-07:00

Watermelon-Lime Icy

Place in your blender: watermelon, lime juice, stevia, and ice. Blend away!

Banana Latte

2010-05-26T11:07:00.000-07:00

Banana Latte

1 cup soy milk (I used almond)
3/4 cup espresso, room temperature (I used Vanilla Nut Teeccino Herbal Coffee)
2 frozen bananas
6 ice cubes
a pinch of cinnamon
a pinch of cocoa powder

In a blender, combine soy (almond) milk, espresso (herbal coffee), banana and ice cubes. Blend until smooth. Pour into two glasses and sprinkle with cocoa powder and cinnamon.

http://aimeeshealthyliving.wordpress.com/

Just Like Ritz Zucchini Crackers

2010-05-26T03:41:00.000-07:00

Just Like Ritz Zucchini Crackers

Just Like Ritz Zucchini Crackers

2 1/2 cups walnuts
2 1/2 cups cubed zucchini, peeled
1/2 cup ground golden flax
1/4 cup hemp seed (sometimes I use part sesame and part hemp)
2 tsp sea salt

In a food processor, grind walnuts into small bits. Transfer to bowl.
Grind zucchini down to small bits - do NOT process into a puree, keep texture. Add to walnuts.
Stir in the remaining ingredients, adding a bit of water, if needed for spreading.
Evenly spread on a teflex, score and dehydrate until crisp, flipping after a few hours.

From Heathy @ www.sweetlyraw.com

Medallions or Balls of Delish

2010-05-26T03:35:00.000-07:00

Medallions or Balls of Delish

Balls of Delish (adapted from a recipe in Raw Food, Fast Food by Philip McClusky – a GREAT “cookbook”)

2 cups shredded, unsweetened coconut

1 T. raw honey

1 – 1 1/2 T. coconut oil (I used a little more)

2 T. almond butter (I used peanut butter)

1 T. maca powder

1 T. vanilla extract

1/4 cup cacao powder

Blend everything together. If the mixture is a little dry add a touch of water and/or some more coconut oil.

From Daphne @ www.rawfoodmamas.com

Even Better Onion Bread

2010-05-26T03:28:00.000-07:00

Even Better Onion Bread by adamaz on www.goneraw.com

1 Medium Zucchini Shredded
1 Large Carrot Shredded or 2 Medium
2 Large Onions Sliced in a FP or Slicer
¼ cup Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Braggs
½ cup Water
1 cup Ground Flaxseed
1 cup Ground Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds

Mix Onions, Zucchini, and Carrots. Then add water, Braggs and Olive Oil. Then add in Ground seeds. Mix well and spread onto teflex sheet and dehydrate at 100 degrees for 12 hours. At 12 hours, flip the bread onto a regular dehydrator tray and continue to dehydrate for 12 hours. At this point check to see if the bread is dry on the outside, otherwise continue for a couple more hours. Slice bread and enjoy with fresh tomatoes!!

Sarma's Coconut Lime Cookies

2010-05-26T03:09:00.000-07:00

Sarma's Coconut Lime Cookies

2 cups macadamia nuts (I used almond slices)

1 cup coconut

1 T. lime zest (I used lemon zest)

1 tsp salt

1/4 cup agave

2 T. lime juice

2 tsp. vanilla extract

Freeze nuts for a few minutes. (I didn't do this) pulse the nuts, coconut, and lime zest till well combined in food processor, but still chunky. Don't over process!

Transfer to bowl and add the rest of the ingredients and combine well. Use small cookie scoop and place on teflex sheet. Flatten into cookie shape if choose too, if so, make 1/2" thick. Dehydrate for 24 hours @ 115 degrees.