Raw Energy!

 

 

Eating fresh whole fruits, veggies, raw nuts, seeds and sprouts is eating raw.

Foods that have not been heated above 118 degrees, however, some raw foodies say they shouldn't

be heated above 104 degrees are considered to be raw.

When eaten in their raw state our bodies benefit from all the nutrients still in the foods that have not been destroyed from the heat of cooking.

 

 

 

The most popular of all raw foods is of course a salad. But there are other foods that can be prepared raw. 

 

 

 

 

I prepared this delicious pasta sauce and served on top of zucchini pasta.

 

These Cacao Bites are so good I have to make a batch just for myself.

 

 

 

 

Raw Sun-dried Tomato Pasta Sauce

 

2 pints of cherry or grape tomatoes

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes

2 cloves of garlic

5 pitted dates

2 cups red swiss chard leaves

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

1 tablespoon fresh oregano

1 tablespoon fresh thyme

sea salt to taste and cracked black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

 

Put all ingredients in the food processor and process until smooth.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

This recipe can be adjusted to suit your taste. Some like more of less garlic.

Simple quick and easy!!

 

 

 

 

I used a spiralizer, but a mandolin can be used or you can just chop in to thin slices.

Once the zucchini has been spiralized sprinkle with sea salt and toss with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, allow to rest for about 15 to 20 minutes. They will soften and some of the water will be released.

 

Spoon the pasta sauce on top and serve.

 

 

 

 

 

These are sooo good. It's hard to just eat one.

 

 

Raw Cacao Bites

 

1 1/2 cups pitted dates

1 cup almonds

1/3 cup chia seeds

1/3 cup raw cacao powder (raw chocolate)

a few drops of water to bring mix together

 

Put all ingredients in food processor and blend.

Pour in a few drops of water, a teaspoon at a time to bring mixture together.

When the mixture is still somewhat dry but can be formed into a ball with your hands it is ready.

Form into bite size balls and enjoy.

 

Can you believe that how easy and it's good for the body.

Guilt Free Treats!

 

 



 

 





 

 

 





Zucchini Brownies

This is soooo yummy!!   Zucchini Brownies can you believe it. I tried this recipe by Monica Matheny from her site theyummylife.com. I modified the recipe slightly, I used an avocado instead of  yogurt to make it vegan.

I took them to work and everybody loved them. After they ate them all, I told them they were Zucchini Brownies. No one believed me.  You have to try these.  They are super moist and delicious.

Click here for the complete recipe.

Let me know what you think.

Panini Sliders

I purchased these little baby eggplants because I thought they they were so cute. I had no idea how I was going to prepare them.  And then there it was, the answer on SkinnyTaste.com. In her July 30th post she featured Eggplant Panini with Pesto sandwiches. 

I started a garden this year so I had loads of basil to use in the pesto.  I did make some changes however, because I am vegan I took out the Parmesan in the pesto and used 1/2 cup nutritional yeast and 3 tablespoons of sliced almonds.  The nutritional yeast gives it a cheesy flavor.

I used my George Foreman grill.

For the sandwich I used vegan rice mozzarella cheese to replace the traditional mozzarella.

I call them sliders beacuse they are small like sliders.

These little sandwiches were so delicious. Even my daughter who is a picky eater loved them.

For the recipes click here.