Christine’s Orchid Chocolate from Evie’s Kitchen – A Raw Recipe from Shazzie

One day my daughter Evie’s Gran, Christine, brought us a beautiful orchid; so, I just had to make a chocolate to celebrate its presence! Vanilla is the only edible orchid, which is why it’s in here. Out of all the chocolates I’ve made, this one is Evie’s favorite, as it’s light and sweet – just like her Gran.

Serves: Yield depends on the size of molds used.

Banana Dream with Orange Cashew Cream – A Raw Recipe from Lisa Mann

This is an adaptation of the classic Mexican dessert, fried bananas. I could eat these for breakfast. And why not? They are so good for you!

I adore this recipe because it uses simple ingredients that are easily found, and it tastes amazing.

Prep time: Five minutes, requires a food processor

You all asked for a raw food recipe for gooey cinnamon buns, so here it is!

Beware, these could make you scream out in pleasure… LOL!

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Here’s the raw food recipe:

Raw Gooey Cinnamon Buns

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup almond meal
1 cup ground flax seed
1 1/4 cup soft pitted dates
1/4 cup water or more if needed
1/4 cup softened coconut oil
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon coconut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch sea salt

Preparation:

Fold the almond meal, ground flax seed, 1 Tbsp. cinnamon, pinch sea salt, and pinch of vanilla in a bowl. Set aside.

Process dates, 1/2 of the raisins, water and vanilla into a paste in a food processor. Then remove half of that paste mixture and add it to the dry ingredients, along with the coconut oil.

Mix these ingredients with your hands until it forms a dough. You may need to add a little water or oil if it is too dry.

Spread the dough out on a piece of parchment paper, and shape it into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle.

Take the rest of the date paste left in your food processor add the remaining raisins, 1 Tbsp. of cinnamon and coconut butter. Process until smooth. Then, spread a thin layer of the paste onto the dough.

Using the parchment paper to help hold everything together, carefully roll the dough into a log. Chill in the refrigerator, and then slice into about 1-inch thick rounds.

These cinnamon rolls can be eaten right away or warmed in a dehydrator.

Optional:

Cashew Whipped Cream

By Nomi Shannon
1 cup cashews, soaked at least 2 hours
4 dates – soaked at least 2 hours
vanilla bean
water (enough to yield a light fluffy mixture)

Annmarie was inspired by a recipe she saw on GoneRaw.com

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Today, Annmarie wanted to make some treats for the girls in the office.

This raw food recipe for Hazelnut candies is from Solla! (An incredible raw food chef from Iceland)

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If you need to stock up on Lucuma powder, click here: www.renegadehealth.com/lucuma

Here’s the raw food dessert recipe…

Hazelnut Candies

1 cup hazelnuts, soaked for 20 mins
2 tbsp coconut water, or just filtered water
2 tbsp coconut oil
3 tbsp lucuma powder
1/2 tsp stevia powder
1/4 tsp vanilla powder
1/2 cup coconut, shredded

Put all in the food processor except for the shredded coconut. Process until well combined. Roll into balls and coat with shredded coconut. Enjoy

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She called them hemp bars, but I thought they were more like brazil nut cookie dough bars, or something like that!

Regardless, they are the best tasting treats I’ve had in years and I have no problem eating them even through they’re loaded with fat.

Sometimes treats are good for you… (once or twice a YEAR!)

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Here’s the recipe…

Raw Food Dessert Brazil Nut Cookie Dough Bars

2 cups ground hemp seeds
2 cups ground Brazil nuts
1/2 cup raw honey
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla powder
1 tsp nutmeg
pinch sea salt

Combine all ingredients in bowl and knead and massage until dough is formed. Flatten in pan and cut into 1 inch square bars. Put in freezer until firm. To store keep in freezer.

You can always put dough in the refrigerator for a few hours then roll out and cut with cookies cutters into fun holiday shapes

Serve to love ones and enjoy

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Check out the intro to see where in the US we are right now… Or, were… right now we’re off to Santa Fe for two days to relax a bit in the mountains.

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Your question of the day: What are your thoughts on raw cacao or chocolate?

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BTW: Our next event is on October 18th in Tulsa, OK, contact Penni at http://realfoodtulsa.blogspot.com/ for more info.

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Why would Kevin and Annmarie do a show on chocolate?!?

Honestly, I wouldn’t until we met Jeff Botticelli.

When we ran into Jeff and we saw the artistry of what he was making, we knew he had transcended the “chocolate craze” and was actually producing something made with skill, artisanship and love.

What he makes at ChocolaTree in Sedona, AZ are amazing treats… they’re premier gourmet treats, not something sugary that you stuff in your mouth one after another.

You’ve got to see how easy he makes this look and how special these really are…

(And yes, I tried one… but that was all I needed for the next 6 months!)

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Today, I’m going to reveal a little more research that I’ve done about agave to help you determine for yourself if you think agave is a healthy sweetener or not.

We’ve stopped using agave in our recipes and do our best to make sure it doesn’t sneak in the RV in a dehydrated product.

Here’s some more on it, plus some other questions!

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Hanging out in the sun, running and attending (and speaking at) the Raw Spirit NW Celebration.

We managed to capture some good footage while we were there. Today, we’re going to show you Elaina Love’s raw food recipe for peach cobbler. Watch out… this one could cause uncontrollable cravings. LOL!

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Elaina Love’s Raw Food Recipe for Peach Cobbler

Pie Crust

2 Cups Walnuts
1/4 Cup Raisins
1/4 Cup Dates
Pinch of Salt
Cinnamon

Put in Food Processor and pulse until crumbly. Take out 1/2 and put to the side for topping.

Process the rest until gummy.

Lay down on the bottom of a pie or glass pan.

Topping

6-7 Peaches sliced
1/2 Cup Dates
Tablespoon Psylium Husk
Pinch Nutmeg
Pinch Lemon Zest
Pinch Cinnamon

Put 1/2 of sliced peaches in the food processor with all other ingredients. Blend until smooth.

Take blended mix and add back to sliced peaches.

Pour on top of crust and add crumble on top.

Here’s where you can check out more of Elaina Love’s raw food recipes: www.PureJoyLivingFoods.com

Also, to see about more events in the Pacific Northwest, please visit www.RawVeganSource.com

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It was amazing… in fact, we decided to call it “Blazing Berry Crumble” since it will literally set your taste buds on fire. (In a sweet, dessert-y way!)

Take a look and be sure to bring this to a friend’s house so they can be assured that you really know how to make raw food.

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Tomorrow! June 18th: Overcoming Plant-Based Diet Pitfalls Presented by Kevin Gianni, Portland: 7:00pm PST. Hosted by Brion Oliver of The Raw Matrix. Event fee: $10 Join the hosts of the Renegade Health Show, Kevin and Annmarie Gianni, as they discuss tooth decay, body acidity, low weight, low energy, and more! Kevin will speak for 1 1/2 hours, and then there will be a 1/2 hour Q & A session. Friends Meeting House, 4312 SE Stark, Portland, OR 97202 For more information and to pre-register, visit www.rawmatrix.org.

Raw Food Recipe for Blazing Berry Crumble

1/2 cup soaked almonds
1/2 cup rinsed pecans
1/2 cup sprouted oats
1 date
1/2 lemon squeezed
1 1/2 tbsp raw honey
1/2 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup strawberries

Chop up the almonds and oats in food processor until mostly fine. Add dates and blend again. Then add in pecans, sunflower seeds, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, and honey until crumble consistency.

Line bottom of glass baking dish with berries and crumble mixture on top!

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