This is simple to make and a very satisfying dessert to eat. The cost-benefit ratio is a win in my book. It’s vegan, gluten free, easily made paleo- or keto-diet friendly. Omit the sweeteners and it is candida-diet friendly as … Read More
Desserts
Gluten-Free Vegan Persimmon Chai Bread Recipe (refined sugar free)
I am a little in love with persimmons and this cake! I modified the original recipe obtained from: http://www.glutenfreeveganlove.com/vegan-gluten-free-recipes/gluten-free-vegan-persimmon-chai-bread-refined-sugar-free/ Appox. Time: 1 hour 25 mins Makes: 2 loaves or 1 loaf and a bunch of cupcakes Ingredients: 7 ripe persimmons ½ … Read More
Cinnamon Currant Chia Seed Pudding
Makes 1 cup Ingredients: 1/4 cup of Chia seeds 1/2 cup of almond milk 3/4 cup of coconut milk from a can* 1/2 tablespoon of honey 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 pinch of sea salt 2-4 tablespoons of soaked currants *Nutiva brand is … Read More
Pumpkin “Cheesecake” cake
This recipe is from my favorite functional nutritionist, mentor, and overall superhero, Andrea Nakayama. I tweaked some minor details to make it more to my taste buds’ liking. It’s a great addition to any party, especially any autumn party! Add … Read More
Almond & Fruit Chocolate Energy Bars
Modified from Almond Joy Raw Bars by Beard and Bonnet Original Base recipe: http://www.beardandbonnet.com/gluten-free-heart-healthy-2013-almond-joy-raw-bars-by-beard-and-bonnet/ Makes 7-8 snack size bars Ingredients: 1/4 cup raw cashews 3/4 cup almonds 1 cup dried cranberries or dried Cherries 2 Tbsp. coconut oil 1 tsp. g-free … Read More
Raw Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients: 5 avocados, flesh scooped out Pinch of sea salt 1/2 cup of honey or 20 drops of liquid stevia (adjust to your taste buds) 1/2 cup melted coconut oil 1-2 ripe bananas 1 cup raw cacao Method: Combine all … Read More
Almond or Walnut Milk
Ingredients 1 cup almonds or walnuts soaked overnight3 cups water (or less for creamier consistency)pinch of sea of Himalayan salt Optional Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 – 2 Medjool dates Method Soak nuts in water with a pinch of salt, … Read More
Raw Chocolate Hazelnut BonBons
Ingredients: 1 cup of hazelnut flour1/3 cup of shredded coconut3 tsp of cocoa powder or raw cacaojust shy of 1/2 cup melted coconut oil4 dates, ground up and liquefied with just enough water Optional: more coconut shavings and nuts … Read More
Hamantaschen (vegan, grain and soy free)
One of my favorite holidays is Purim. It’s like a Jewish Halloween. You get to dress up in costume AND eat cookies. My grandmother used to make hamantaschen, the official cookie of Purim, when we were in the Ukraine. I … Read More
Banana Blueberry Muffins (gf, df, sweetener free)
I adapted this recipe from Elana Amsterdam’s Gluten-Free Almond Flour cookbook slightly for those who either want to try using something other than almond flour or can’t for allergy reasons. I also switched the oil to a coconut because I find coconut … Read More