Thin Mint Bites

Ingredients  1 cup almonds 1 cup (approx 10 dates) medjool dates, pitted 2 tablespoons raw cacao 1 tablespoon raw almond butter 1 tablespoon coconut oil 2 drops high quality peppermint essential oil Directions Process almonds and essential oil until almonds become very fine. Add remaining ingredients and process until well combined. Form bite size balls…

Ginger Bites

Ingredients 1 1/3 cups raw cashews 1 1/2 cups dates 1/2 cup oats 2 teaspoons ginger powder Directions Place all ingredients in the food processor.  Process until ingredients are finely chopped and sticking together. With your hands, form bite size balls. Store in freezer.

Rice Noodle Soup

Makes approximately 5 servings .  Ingredients 6 cups vegetable broth 1 cup carrots, sliced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 1 cup green onion, sliced 2 limes, juiced 12 oz mushrooms, sliced 4 tablespoons tamari 2 teaspoons sesame oil 4 oz rice noodles crushed red pepper tamari for seasoning Directions In a large pot bring the…

Quick Hummus

I tried making hummus many times but could never get it smooth.  I recently tried a different brand of garbanzo beans and it was finally smooth.  So if your hummus is too chunky, try a different brand of beans. Ingredients 2 cans (15oz cans) cooked garbanzo beans* 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons sea salt…

Pizza

Each tortilla makes 1 serving.  Ingredients tortillas dairy free shredded cheese organic pizza sauce Toppings: spinach pineapple olives mushroom bell peppers red onion jalapeno peppers black pepper crushed red pepper Directions Spread pizza sauce over tortillas. Add desired toppings topped with cheese, black pepper and crushed red pepper. Bake in oven at 350 degrees for…

Maple Walnut Glaze

Makes approximately 1 cup.  Ingredients 3/4 cup walnuts 1/4 maple syrup 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth. Store in a glass container in the fridge. Serve with carrot cake.

Raspberry Chia Crumble

Makes 9 squares. Ingredients 1 tablespoon chia seeds combined with 4 tablespoons water until gel consistency 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup almond flour 1/2 cup oat flour* 2 1/2 cups oats pinch of fine sea salt raspberry chia seed jam, full batch  …

Carrot Cake Twist

Makes 6 servings.  Ingredients 1 cup almond flour * 1 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 8 egg replacers 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice (or nutmeg) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups shredded carrots Toppings: maple walnut glaze vanilla coconut yogurt carrot…

Spicy Carrot Soup

Serves 4-6. Ingredients 1 large onion, diced 6-8 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups carrots, chopped 4 cups vegetable stock salt pepper 5-6 tablespoons raw almond butter 4 teaspoons sweet chili sauce Directions Saute onion, garlic and carrots in olive oil for about 7 minutes. Add stock, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then simmer…

Raspberry Chia Jam

Makes approximately 3 cups.  Ingredients 3 cups raspberries 3 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Directions In a medium sauce pan combine all ingredients together on medium heat. Use a potato masher or fork to mash the berries.  Remove from heat once berries have thawed out. Store in a glass container…