Me and my friends from work went apple picking this past weekend at Tougas Farm and I was SO excited to make a whole mess of apple treats. Arikka and I split a 20 pound bag and I went home with probably 30 apples. After apple pancakes, I figured I’d use up a bunch for […]
Peach Frozen Yogurt
September 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
2 cups peaches, chopped 3/4 cup plain yogurt (or plain coconut or soy milk yogurt for vegan) 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla 1 tsp brandy or rum (optional) In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat 1 cup of peaches, the coconut milk […]
Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
August 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
2 cups spelt flour 1 cup organic peanut butter 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup raw honey 1/3 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional) 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla 3/4 tsp sea salt 1 tsp baking soda Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mix flour, salt and baking soda in a bowl In […]
Strawberry Rhubarb Apple Crumble
June 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
FOR THE FILLING 1 pre-made, pastry crust 2 cups apples, peeled and sliced 3/4 cup rhubarb, chopped 3/4 cup strawberries, sliced 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp whole wheat flour 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla Pinch of salt Combine all ingredients (except for the crust) in a large bowl and mix […]
Raw Carrot Cake
May 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A truly rich and decadent dessert that doesn’t even taste like it’s raw! (don’t mind the raw hamburger-like appearance) RAW CARROT CAKE CARROT CAKE 4 cups shredded carrots (5 or 6 large carrots) 1 ½ cup dates 1 ¼ cup walnuts 1 ½ cup shredded coconut ½ raw honey 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg […]
Raw Strawberry Cheesecake
May 16, 2011 by 4 Comments
As much as I refrain from sweet-sounding desserts of ANY kind, this cheesecake alteration that stems primarily from nuts, is absolutely mouth-watering. It’s not as rich and sugary as your average cheesecake (duh, because there’s no ACTUAL sugar in it) and because it wasn’t as heavy and fattening as most kinds, I really loved it! […]
