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…
Archive for the ‘Raw Recipes’ Category
Raw Hot Chocolate with Cream and Hot Fudge
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…
Raw Dairy-Free Cinnamon Bun Ice Cream
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…
Raw Sprouted Barley Almond Flax White Bread
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…
Raw Dairy-Free Vanilla Ice Cream
This raw, dairy-free vanilla ice cream recipe is delicious on it’s own and it makes a perfect base for many other YumUniverse ice cream recipes like Raw Cinnamon Bun Ice Cream and Raw Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream. It is definitely a treat that is enjoyed by vegans and dairy-lovers alike. I almost always hear “I can’t believe that there’s no dairy in this, it’s so creamy—it tastes like real ice cream.” High-five. Read more…
Kale Salad with Chipotle Dressing
When I eat this salad, I think of what a talent Russell James is, and how far I’ve come. For a gal who ate her first salad (and I use the term loosely since it was iceberg—from a buffet) at 19 years old, the fact that I can happily eat an entire head of kale in one sitting is an achievement that I am very proud of. Yes, my palette has changed quite a bit over the years, but I must credit Russell for creating one of the yummiest recipes involving kale that I have yet to come across. For those of you who only know kale as a garnish, it’s time to step out of your comfy zone and try this salad. You too, will be grateful for the raw genius that is Russell James.
Raw Citrus Spice Cashews
Raw Citrus Spice Cashews are a great snack easily kept in a baggie at work, in the car or in your purse or carryall for whenever hunger hits. They add delicious, spicy, sweet crunch to salads too. Read more…
Raw Banana Parfait with Crumble Topping
I was raised on sweets. My grandparents had a colossal candy cabinet and bowls of colorful sugary goodness all over the house. It’s almost part of my DNA—the sweets. So even though I have shifted into a greater awareness of what I put into my body, there is no need to completely ignore my old pal, Mr. Sweet Tooth. I have played around for a few days and finally Frankensteined this Banana Pudding Parfait (cue the lightning bolt). This recipe incorporates all natural, enzyme-rich ingredients that your body wants, including natural sugars, so take any guilt and kick it out the door. Read more…
Raw Blueberry Hemp Milk
The other day, I came home to a package with four beautiful milk bottles in it accompanied by a lovely note from the kind person who sent them to me (because they appreciated my Raw Almond Milk). Sadly, I couldn’t read the signature on the note and the mailing label that I had set on the counter to send a thankyouthankyouthankyou note to was accidentally thrown out by my boyfriend. Silly boyfriend. I am touched and grateful for the generosity of this kind person and since I have no way to reach them, I must post my new favorite mornin’ beverage using one of these lovely bottles. Read more…
