These bars use the banana and nut base from the Amaranth Hemp Protein Poppers recipe. They are a delicious, protein-filled bar to keep with you in your kitchen, office, handbag or car so when hunger hits, you have a healthy option ready for you. You can individually wrap them in parchment paper and store them in an airtight container in your fridge or freezer. They are also a great post-workout snack. Read more
Behold! Guilt-free, Sweet Potato Chips—one of my favorite recipes. You can prepare these crunchy chips two ways, either enzyme-rich, dehydrated and raw, or baked at a low temp in the oven. Read more
Inspired by Brendan Brazier’s use of popped amaranth grain in some of his THRIVE
I came up with this recipe on Christmas Day, and while I got “fancy” with it—making a Cashew Macadamia Cream and Hot Fudge Drizzle for the top—I know it would be just as tasty without those extras if you would prefer a simple mug of Raw Hot Chocolate. Try a batch with cinnamon, cayenne, fresh mint, nutmeg or vanilla. Experiment and make it yours. Read more
This raw, non-dairy ice cream recipe tastes just like a cinnamon bun with vanilla icing. It is so yummy, that didn’t last two days in my freezer and I’m not ashamed about that. Why? Because it is super hydrating and full of live, beneficial (yes, good for you) fats and natural sugars. While I recommend an ice cream maker for proper aeration, you don’t need an ice cream maker to enjoy this super creamy recipe. Read more
Super simple to make and so nice to have on hand—coconut water ice cubes can be used to jazz up and supercharge smoothies, pre- and post-workout drinks, ice cream shakes, and yes, of course, cocktails. Not only are coconut water ice cubes sweeter than water, they contain the five essential electrolytes your body needs to keep nerves firing, muscles moving and stress managed. 11 ounces of coconut water contains more potassium than a banana—15 times more than most sports drinks (which are full of HFCS, blech). Coconut water prevents cramping, hydrates and promotes recovery—naturally. It is also one of the greatest hangover cures ever. Try coconut water ice cubes in our vanilla-minty Raw ShamWOW Shake. Read more
This dense, raw bread is a staple for me. I will usually prepare some over the weekend and keep it in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks, if it doesn’t get eaten first. Raw White Bread is great for a variety of sandwiches like a Veggie BLT or Almond Butter & Jam Sammich , and it is a tasty match for delicious nut- and seed-based dairy-free cheeses, nut butters or other spreads. This is a nutrient- and enzyme-rich bread so you will find that a smaller slice size than traditional breads will be plenty filling. This recipe can be a wheat-free one if you purchase your barley from a trusted source that can guarantee that the barley is not contaminated with wheat. Barley does contain gluten. Read more
Mana loosely translates to “the life force in nature” and “the things magic is made of” and that about sums up one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Chicago. The owners behind Decero Taqueria and one of my favorites, Sushi Wabi have created a warm, intimate setting for their delicious meat-free dining. The small plates allow for a prolonged meal with a variety of simple and modern flavors. The staff is attentive, friendly and welcoming without being overbearing or interruptive. Read more
Dates are a raw food kitchen staple. Their sticky-sweet texture makes them great for binding nuts into bars and tart crusts and they are a subtle sweetener for energy drinks and smoothies. Dates are a natural, unprocessed sugar, with fiber, potassium, calcium, and iron. Using dates as a substitute for refined sugars will save you from the increased heart rate, cloudy thinking, sugar high, obsession to binge, the extra lbs., bloated feeling and most importantly—the sweater on your teeth. A couple Medjool dates (shown here) blended with water and fresh organic lemon juice before a workout make a super-boosting sports drink and dates are quick and easy to prep.
