Walnuts (a quality source of omega-3 essential fatty acids) are a delicious way to add extra nutrition, flavor and crunch to any meal. Our recipe for Raw Candied Walnuts are a tasty snack on their own and they make delicious, hearty, filling salads like our Red Leaf and Candied Walnut Salad. You can also chop them up and toss them into a cereal like our Raw Apple Quinoa Cereal for extra crunch and Omega 3’s.
Mini things are fun to eat and fun to make. These tiny, delicious works of art satisfy your sweet tooth in just a few bites. I have served them at a few dinner parties and the “aaaaw’s” are quickly followed up by the “mmmm’s.” These gluten-free, dairy-free beauties are made with fresh organic apples, raw macadamia nuts and natural sweeteners, like orange juice and agave nectar. They are a bit time consuming to create, but definitely a treat that you can feel good about.
I grew up in Maryland, and in Maryland, we went crabbing and we ate crabcakes. Real crabcakes—not the sad, mostly-breaded attempts I see at even the finest restaurants out here in the Midwest. Where I’m from, crabcakes are meaty, creamy, flavorful and have a delicate balance of spice and crunch that only come with key ingredients like Old Bay seasoning and a restrained hint of breadcrumbs. Oh, how I miss the taste of them.
I established a challenging mission for myself last week. Create a delicious, texturally-accurate, crab-free, dairy-free, gluten- and wheat-free Chesapeake Bay-style un-crab cake that would make a true Marylander lift an eyebrow in disbelief. Wow, that’s a mouthful. Well, mission accomplished. Read more…
A weekly or bi-weekly creation in the YumUniverse kitchen, Vegan Pumpkin Protein Pancakes are, yes, packed with quality complete protein, but that’s not all the goodness. They are full of fiber, gluten-free, wheat-free, easily assimilated into the body and just plain delicious. I usually make a batch, eat a few right away and keep the rest in the fridge, grabbing one or two and eating them cold as a snack throughout the week. This recipe was inspired by some of Brendan Brazier’s incredible recipes for athletes in his book Thrive: A Guide to Optimal Health & Performance Through Plant-Based Whole Foods
Hemp seeds are one of my favorite superfoods. Incorporating these complete protein seeds into my diet has made an incredible difference, especially with my workouts—thank you, Brendan Brazier. This recipe is inspired by his book Thrive: The Vegan Nutrition Guide to Optimal Performance in Sports and Life
If you are looking for alternatives to dairy milk, you will love this recipe for fresh vanilla almond milk using soaked almonds. Enjoy it straight from the glass, on your favorite cereal, use it in ice cream recipes and more. Raw vanilla almond milk is enzyme-rich, very hydrating and you can store it in the fridge for about 5-7 days. It may separate, so shake it up before using/drinking. I tend to make a bunch on Sunday and use it throughout the week. Read more…
I love tiny treats. There’s something very satisfying about that one perfect bit of sweet—it’s all you need sometimes. I created these bite-sized superfood tartlets out of my favorite Raw Cacao Pudding and some dehydrated almond meal that I had from a recent batch of Raw Vanilla Almond Milk. I think they will make a great addition to my annual tea party. Read more…
These snack bars are a tasty and simple combo of fresh organic lime, banana, macadamia nuts, shredded coconut and gluten-free oats. It’s important, if you suffer from Celiac disease, or are trying to eliminate gluten from your diet, that you purchase oats from trusted sources to avoid contamination with wheat, rye or barley. This recipe calls for baking in a conventional oven, but you can also dehydrate these bars to maintain beneficial enzymes. Read more…
This creamy, rich, raw cacao pudding is made with avocados (that’s right) and is full of superfood goodness. Eat as a snack, for breakfast, for dessert or bring it to a party to wow the skeptics. Experiment with this recipe by adding cayenne and cinnamon for a Mexican Chocolate Pudding or try it with fresh mint. Top it with fresh, organic raspberries or mix in chopped, organic banana. You can use this pudding as a filling for tasty Raw Cacao Tartlets as well. You can’t go wrong. Read more…
